Combined Science GCSE
Parallel circuits
What Parallel circuits means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Parallel circuits
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Circuits in which each branch is connected directly across the same two points of the supply, so every branch receives the full supply potential difference.
Topics that use Parallel circuits
- Series and parallel circuits (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Ammeter
- Circuit rules
- Conservation of charge
- Conservation of charge in a single loop
- Multi-step problem solving in dc circuits
- Potential difference
- Potential difference across components and branches
- Practical circuit applications
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