Year 8-Series And Parallel Flashcards
1
Q
What is a series circuit?
A
Circuits that form one loop
2
Q
What is a parallel circuit?
A
More than one loop or branch
3
Q
What can parallel circuits also be called?
A
Branching circuits
4
Q
Why are parallel circuits useful?
A
Because if one piece breaks, the others will still work
5
Q
Is the current the same in a series circuit?
A
Yes, it only flows through one branch
6
Q
Is the current the same through a parallel circuit?
A
No, if it is in a branch, it is not the same amount.
If the ammeter is not in a branch, it will be the total current of all the branches added
7
Q
Is potential difference the same in a series circuit?
A
No, if there are 2 or more components
8
Q
What happens to the potential difference in a parallel circuit?
A
It is the same as the potential difference across the battery
