Physics GCSE
series connection
What series connection means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of series connection
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Reference: AQA
Two components are in series when they sit in the same single loop, joined end to end, so every unit of charge that leaves the cell must pass through both.
Topics that use series connection
- Series and parallel circuits (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- parallel branches
- shared potential difference
- junctions
- resistances add
- same current throughout
- single path
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