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2.2 Series and parallel circuits

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Figure shows a circuit built by a student.

Figure: Circuit containing a cell, a closed switch, two fixed resistors and an ammeter

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a.

Give the name of the arrangement in which resistors R1 and R2 are connected.

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b.

R1 has a resistance of 5.0 Ω and R2 has a resistance of 7.0 Ω. Calculate the total resistance of the two resistors.

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c.

The ammeter reads 0.50 A. Write down the current in R1 and the current in R2.

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d.

Calculate the potential difference of the cell. Use the equation: potential difference=current×resistance\text{potential difference} = \text{current} \times \text{resistance}potential difference=current×resistance

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2.2 Series and parallel circuits Questions

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38 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 2.2 Series and parallel circuits, covering 2.2 Series and parallel circuits. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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