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Question 24
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Two identical resistors are connected in series with a 12 V battery. In a second circuit, two resistors of the same resistance are connected in parallel with a 12 V battery. How does the current in the battery compare in the two circuits?

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A

The current in the two batteries is exactly the same

B

The current in the series circuit is twice as large

C

The current in the parallel circuit is twice as large

D

The current in the parallel circuit is four times as large

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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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