Physics GCSE
Series versus parallel arrangement
What Series versus parallel arrangement means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Series versus parallel arrangement
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In series, components sit on one path so the same current passes through each; in parallel, branches split the current.
Topics that use Series versus parallel arrangement
- Series and parallel circuits (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Constructing and checking circuits from diagrams
- Current
- parallel circuit
- Resistance
- Standard circuit symbols
- Branch
- Correct placement of measuring instruments
- Junction
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