Physics GCSE
series and parallel
What series and parallel means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of series and parallel
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Components in series sit on one loop so the same current passes through each, while components in parallel sit on separate branches across the same two points.
Topics that use series and parallel
- Standard circuit diagram symbols (AQA GCSE)
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