Physics GCSE

shared potential difference

What shared potential difference means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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The total potential difference of the power supply is shared between the components, and the individual values add to the supply value.

AQA · Series and parallel circuits (study guide)

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Series and parallel circuits (AQA GCSE)

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