Physics 2.2.1 Flashcards
What are the 2 ways of joining Electrical Components together in a Circuit? (2)
-Series.
-Parallel.
What is a ‘Series Circuit?
An Electric Circuit that consists of a string of 2 or more Components, connected end to end.
What is a ‘Parallel Circuit’?
An Electric Circuit that consists of 2 or more Components, attached along separate branches of the Circuit.
The Current at any point in a Series Circuit is…
The Same.
In a Series Circuit, the Total Potential Difference of the Power Supply is ___ between the Components.
Shared.
What is the Total Resistance of 2 Components in a Series Circuit?
The Sum of the Resistance of each Component.
What is the Total Current in a Parallel Circuit?
The Sum of the Currents through the Separate Components.
What is the Potential Difference across each Component like in a Parallel Circuit?
The Same.
In a Parallel Circuit, the Total Resistance of 2 Resistors is ___ than the Resistance of the Smallest individual Resistor.
Less.
In a Parallel Circuit, what should the sum of the Currents in each Branch Equate to?
The Total Current from the Power Supply.
When will the Current in each Branch be identical in a Parallel Circuit?
When the Resistance of the Components along each Branch are identical.
