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How are the components connected in a series circuit?
The components are connected one after the other in a single loop.
What happens if one component in a series circuit stops working?
The whole circuit will stop working.
What will components with a higher resistance transfer and why?
A larger share of the total potential difference because voltage= current times resistance.
What’s the current through all components?
The current is the same through all components.
What’s a parallel circuit made up of?
Two or more loops through which current can flow.
What will happen if one branch of a parallel circuit stops working?
The other branches will not be affected.
What will the total resistance of 2 or more components in a parallel always be?
It will always be less than the smallest resistance of any branch.
Why will the total resistance of 2 or more components in parallel be less than the smallest resistance of any branch?
Adding a loop to the circuit provides another route for the current to flow, so more current can flow even though the p.d hasn’t changed.
What will more resistors in parallel do?
It will decrease the total resistance of a circuit.
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