Physics GCSE
Branch
What Branch means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Branch
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Reference: OCR
A section of a parallel circuit containing one or more components, which provides a separate path for current.
Topics that use Branch
- Series and parallel circuits (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Constructing and checking circuits from diagrams
- Current
- parallel circuit
- Resistance
- Standard circuit symbols
- Correct placement of measuring instruments
- Junction
- Potential Difference (Voltage)
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