Physics GCSE
junctions
What junctions means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of junctions
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Reference: AQA
A junction is the point at which the wire splits and a parallel branch begins.
Topics that use junctions
- Series and parallel circuits (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- parallel branches
- series connection
- shared potential difference
- resistances add
- same current throughout
- single path
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