AQA GCSE Physics · 8463
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Revise: Series and parallel circuitsA parallel circuit has junctions and more than one path.
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GCSE Physics · key term
A circuit containing separate branches that provide more than one path for current.
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Paper 1
Revise: Series and parallel circuitsA parallel circuit has junctions and more than one path.
Specification 10.3, 10.17 · Paper 2
A circuit containing junctions and separate branches, giving charge more than one path around the circuit.
Revise: Series vs ParallelThe key difference between series and parallel circuits is the number of routes available.
A circuit arrangement with separate branches that provide more than one path for current.
Specification P3.2a, P3.2j, PAG P7 · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)
A circuit containing junctions and two or more branches, providing alternative paths for charge to follow.
Revise: Series vs parallel circuitsA parallel circuit has junctions where the path divides into branches. Each branch provides a separate route between the same two points of the circuit. A break in one branch stops current in that branch, but complete alternative branches can continue to operate.
A circuit with branches that provide more than one path for charge.
An electrical arrangement with two or more complete branches between junctions.
Paper 1, Paper 2
A circuit arrangement containing separate paths that split and then rejoin.
Revise: Potential Difference and Circuit RulesIn a parallel circuit, the wire divides into branches and later rejoins. A particular unit of charge follows only one branch.
An arrangement with two or more branches, providing alternative paths through which charge can flow.
A circuit with junctions that provide two or more complete paths for charge to flow.
Identify the layout before describing its effects: a series circuit has one loop, whereas a parallel circuit has branches.
Do not say that current is “used up”. Charge is conserved: in a parallel circuit, the currents in the branches add to the current in the main part of the circuit.
If one component fails, explain the result using paths: it breaks the only path in a series circuit, but other complete branches can still conduct in a parallel circuit.
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