current in series circuits & current in a parallel circuits Flashcards
1
Q
a series circuit
A
it has no branches. the current can only flow one path
2
Q
how can we measure the current in a circuit
A
by using an anmeter
3
Q
a current is never used up
A
in a circuit. in a series circuit, the current is the same all round
4
Q
a parallel circuit
A
is a current in the branches adds up to the total current leaving the cell
5
Q
the potential difference in a parallel circuit
A
for component connected in parallel, the potential difference across is the same
6
Q
the potential difference in a series circuit
A
for component connected in series, the potential difference across is shared
