Combined Science GCSE
Qualitative resistance behaviour
What Qualitative resistance behaviour means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Qualitative resistance behaviour
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Adding resistors in parallel decreases the total resistance, and the combined resistance is always less than the resistance of the smallest individual resistor.
Topics that use Qualitative resistance behaviour
- 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
- Parallel circuits
- Potential difference
- Potential difference across components and branches
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