Physics A-Level
Series and parallel connections
What Series and parallel connections means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Series and parallel connections
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Reference: OCR
The ways components are joined in a circuit, which you must identify when interpreting a diagram or choosing the diagram that correctly represents a described circuit.
Topics that use Series and parallel connections
- Circuit symbols (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Accurate scientific drawing
- Circuit diagram interpretation
- Component identification
- Component polarity
- Meter placement
- Standard circuit symbols
- Series and parallel meter connection
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