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The two circuit arrangements

The two circuit arrangements

Circuit diagrams comparing current in series and parallel circuits: one continuous path in series and two branches in parallel.

A series circuit has one continuous loop, so charge has only one path. A parallel circuit has separate branches, so charge has more than one path.

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Physics 2.2 Series and parallel circuits, covering 2.2 Series and parallel circuits. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grip on equations, units and Key Stage 3 fundamentals before tackling the more demanding topics like electromagnetism, the particle model of matter and space physics.

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