potential difference in parallel and series circuits Flashcards
1
Q
what does a potential difference of 1 volt tell us?
A
1 joule of energy is transferred for each coulomb of charge moving through the circuit
2
Q
what do we measure potential difference with?
A
voltmeter
2
Q
in a series circuit, the total p.d. of the supply is shared between ____?
A
in a series circuit, the total p.d. of the supply is shared between the components
3
Q
the p.d. around a circuit will always add up to ____?
A
the p.d. around a circuit will always add upto the source of p.d.
4
Q
for components connected in parallel, the p.d. across each component is ___ ___?
A
for components connected in parallel, the p.d. across each component is the same
