Series & Parallel Circuits (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is a series circuit?
What is a series circuit?
All components in a single loop
What happens if one component fails in a series circuit?
What happens if one component fails in a series circuit?
The entire circuit is broken
How does current behave at different points in a series circuit?
How does current behave at different points in a series circuit?
It is the same at every point
Which formula represents potential difference in a series circuit?
Which formula represents potential difference in a series circuit?
A V cell powers two identical lamps in series. What is the PD across each lamp?
A V cell powers two identical lamps in series. What is the PD across each lamp?
V
Which instrument measures current and how is it connected?
Which instrument measures current and how is it connected?
Ammeter, in series
What is a parallel circuit?
What is a parallel circuit?
Multiple paths for charge flow
What happens if one branch fails in a parallel circuit?
What happens if one branch fails in a parallel circuit?
Other branches continue working
Which formula shows total current in a parallel circuit?
Which formula shows total current in a parallel circuit?
Total current is A with three identical branches. What is the current in each branch?
Total current is A with three identical branches. What is the current in each branch?
A
How does PD compare across branches in a parallel circuit?
How does PD compare across branches in a parallel circuit?
Same in each branch as power source
A V battery powers three branches in parallel. What is the PD across each branch?
A V battery powers three branches in parallel. What is the PD across each branch?
V