Physics GCSE
Current paths and splitting
What Current paths and splitting means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Current paths and splitting
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Reference: OCR
In parallel the current splits between alternative branches, giving more paths for charge to flow.
Topics that use Current paths and splitting
- Simple circuits (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
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- constant resistance
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