Electricity: Current in a Parallel Circuits (DONE) Flashcards
Describe what is meant by a parallel circuit. Describe the pattern of current flow in a parallel circuit.
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Describe what is meant by the term “parallel circuit”
What does a parallel circuit consist of?
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A parallel circuit contains branches allowing the current multiple pathways to flow. Some of the current passes through both of the branches
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How can we determine the current in the branches?
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The current in the branches adds up the total current leaving the cell.
3
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Work out the current in the lower branch.
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4
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Work out the current leaving the cell.
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