Series circuits Flashcards
1
Q
what is a series circuit?
A
A series circuit is a series of components connected in a line end to end between the positive and the negative of the power supply. If you remove or disconnect one then none then the circuit is broken and all will stop
2
Q
what happens to the potential difference in a series circuit?
A
It is shared so to get full amount add up all
3
Q
what happens to the current in the series circuit?
A
The current is the same everywhere so one reading is all
4
Q
what happens to the resistance in a series circuit?
A
The total resistance needs to be added up from all the resistors
5
Q
what happens to the cell voltage in a series circuit?
A
To find out the total cell voltage you need to add it up
6
Q
give an example of a series circuit
A
Fairy lights
