circuits

Question 1

what is a series circuit?

Answer 1

a circuit where all the components are connected end to end

Question 2

what is the current like in a series circuit?

Answer 2

the same throughout the circuit

Question 3

what is the potential difference of each component in a series circit?

Answer 3

the pd must add up to the sum of the power supply but varies depending on the resistance of each component

Question 4

what is a parallel circuit?

Answer 4

a circuit where all the components are connected side by side

Question 5

what is the potential difference of each component in a series circuit?

Answer 5

the pd must add up to the sum of the power supply but is split between the branches

Question 6

what is current?

Answer 6

the rate of flow of charge

Question 7

what are electrons in solid metallic conductors?

Answer 7

a flow of negatively charged electrons

Question 8

what is a volt?

Answer 8

joules per coulomb

Question 9

how can the resistance of a component be found?

Answer 9

with a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series