Physics GCSE
parallel branches
What parallel branches means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of parallel branches
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Reference: AQA
Components are in parallel when they sit on separate branches between the same two junctions, so charge divides and each branch is a complete path on its own.
Topics that use parallel branches
- Series and parallel circuits (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- series connection
- shared potential difference
- junctions
- resistances add
- same current throughout
- single path
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