Series circuits

Question 1

How does potential difference work in a series circuit?

Answer 1

• The potential difference is split between all of the components

Question 2

How does current work in a series circuit?

Answer 2

• The current everywhere on the circuit is the same (as the number of charged particles is the same everywhere)

Question 3

How does resistance work in a series circuit?

Answer 3

• Total resistance is the sum of the resistance of all of the components in the circuit

Question 4

What is ohm’s law?

Answer 4

• V = I x R