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| − | : In a '''series circuit''' the [[Electrical Current| | + | : In a '''series circuit''' the [[Electrical Current|current]] is the same at all locations. |
: [[Electrical Component|Components]] placed in '''series''' share the [[Potential Difference]] supplied by the [[power]] source. | : [[Electrical Component|Components]] placed in '''series''' share the [[Potential Difference]] supplied by the [[power]] source. | ||
Revision as of 13:35, 31 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Series Circuit is an electrical circuit with only one path for the current to flow.
About Series Circuits
- In a series circuit the current is the same at all locations.
- Components placed in series share the Potential Difference supplied by the power source.
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. |