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Revision as of 13:40, 31 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Parallel Circuit is an electrical circuit with two or more paths the current can flow along.
About Parallel Circuits
- In a paralle circuit the current is split at the junctions.
- Components placed in parallel with each other have the same Potential Difference across them.
Examples
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| The bulb and Ammeter are in series so they have the same Current going through them. | The motor and resistor are in series so they have the same Current passing through them but share the 1.5V Potential Difference between them. | The motor, resistor and bulb are in series so they all have the same Current passing through them but share the 1.5V Potential Difference between them. |