Series & Parallel Circuits (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the formula for total resistance when resistors are connected in series?
What is the formula for total resistance when resistors are connected in series?
Why does total resistance increase when resistors are connected in series?
Why does total resistance increase when resistors are connected in series?
Current passes through each resistor
In a parallel circuit, how does combined resistance compare to individual resistors?
In a parallel circuit, how does combined resistance compare to individual resistors?
Always less than the smallest resistor
What formula calculates total resistance for resistors in parallel?
What formula calculates total resistance for resistors in parallel?
Why does resistance decrease when resistors are connected in parallel?
Why does resistance decrease when resistors are connected in parallel?
Current has multiple paths to take
What happens to total resistance as more resistors are added in parallel?
What happens to total resistance as more resistors are added in parallel?
Total resistance decreases
What is the unit of measurement for resistance?
What is the unit of measurement for resistance?
Ohms (Ω)
How does adding a resistor differ between series and parallel circuits?
How does adding a resistor differ between series and parallel circuits?
Series increases R, parallel decreases R