Series Circuits Analysis
Students will analyze series circuits, calculating total resistance, current, and voltage distribution.
Key Questions
- Explain how current is the same at all points in a series circuit.
- Compare the total resistance of resistors in series to individual resistances.
- Predict the effect of adding another resistor in series on the total current.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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