4.5 + 4.4 Series and parralel Flashcards
What is the relationship between the individual resistance and total resistance in a series circuit
The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances
Describe relationship between the individual resistance between the individual resistances and total resistance in a parallel circuit
The total resistance must be lower than the lowest individual resistance
Is the current shared throughout a series circuit, or the same
same
How do you work out the potential difference in a series circuit
Sum of all the potential difference
What would happen to the current, potential difference and resistance in a series circuit if you added more resistors
Increases resistance
Current decreases
Potential difference is unchanged
What would happen to the current, potential difference and resistance in a parallel circuit if you added more resistors
Decreases total resistance
Potential difference is the same
Current increases