4.01 series and parallel circuits Flashcards
1
Q
What is a series circuit
A
A circuit with one loop
2
Q
What is a parallel circuit
A
A circuit with more than one loop
3
Q
What happens to potential difference in a parallel circuit?
A
It stays the same throughout the circuit
4
Q
What happens to the current in a parallel circuit?
A
The total current is the sum of the current going through the individual components
5
Q
What happens to potential difference in a series circuit?
A
It is the sum of potential differences across individual components
6
Q
What happens to current in a series circuit?
A
It is the same around the whole circuit
