Series and Parallel Circuits
This topic compares the behaviour of current and potential difference in series and parallel circuits. Students will solve complex circuit problems.
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This topic compares the behaviour of current and potential difference in series and parallel circuits. Students will solve complex circuit problems.
Key Questions
- How does current behave in a series versus a parallel circuit?
- What happens to potential difference in different circuit types?
- How do we calculate total resistance in series and parallel?
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