Electricity and Circuits · Electricity & Magnetism

Series and Parallel Circuits

Comparing the distribution of current and potential difference in complex circuit networks.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the addition of a parallel branch affect the total resistance of a circuit?
  2. 2What variables affect the brightness of bulbs in a series versus a parallel arrangement?
  3. 3How would an engineer design a domestic wiring system to ensure individual appliance control?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physics - Electricity
Year: Year 10
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electricity and Circuits
Period: Electricity & Magnetism

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