science circuits Flashcards
1
Q
how do you work out the Potential difference in a parallel circuit
A
the potential difference is the same for each component in parallel
2
Q
how do you work out the potential difference in a series circuit
A
the potential difference is shared between components
3
Q
how do you work out the current in a parallel circuit
A
the current splits between each branch, the total current equals the sum of all the branches
4
Q
how do you work out the current in a series circuit
A
the current is the same throughout the circuit
