Parallel Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
How are components connected in parallel circuits
A
Each component is separately connected to the +ve and -ve of the supply
2
Q
What happens if you remove or disconnect one of the components
A
It will hardly affect the others
3
Q
What are examples of parallel circuits
A
In cars
Household electrics
4
Q
What is the potential difference in parallel circuits
A
The same across all components
5
Q
What is the current in a parallel circuit
A
The total current flowing around is equal to the total of all the currents through the separate components
6
Q
What happens if you have two resistors in parallel
A
Their total resistance is less than the resistance of the smallest of the two resistors
Increase in current means a decrease in the total resistance of the circuit
