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Quick questions on Series and parallel circuits - CCEA GCSE Physics
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What are series circuits?Show answer
In a series circuit the components are connected in a single loop, one after another.
What are parallel circuits?Show answer
In a parallel circuit the components are connected on separate branches across the supply.
What is q1?Show answer
What happens to the current at different points in a series circuit? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Two resistors are in series. State the total resistance. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
In a parallel circuit, what is true about the potential difference across each branch? [1 mark]
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