Physics GCSE
Equivalent resistance in series
What Equivalent resistance in series means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Equivalent resistance in series
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Reference: OCR
For resistors in series the same current flows through each resistor, the p.d.s add, and the equivalent resistance is R = R₁ + R₂ + … .
Topics that use Equivalent resistance in series
- Simple circuits (OCR GCSE)
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