Series circuits Flashcards
1
Q
What is a series circuit?
A
A circuit in which the components are arranged in a chain.
2
Q
Describe current in a series circuit.
A
Current is constant across all components.
3
Q
How do we calculate the current in a series circuit?
A
I₁ = I₂ = I₃…
4
Q
Describe the p.d. in a series circuit.
A
The sum of the voltages across components is equal to the total p.d supplied by the battery.
5
Q
How do we calculate the p.d. in a series circuit?
A
Total V = V₁ + V₂…
6
Q
Describe the resistance in a series circuit.
A
The total resistance is the sum of the individual resistors.
7
Q
How do we calculate the resistance in a series circuit?
A
Total Resistance = R₁ + R₂
8
Q
What are series circuits used for?
A
Used when all the components have to be on/off at the same time, b/c it’s more power-efficient.
