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2.2 Series and parallel circuits

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Question 23

A student connects three resistors in parallel across a 9.0 V supply. The currents in the branches are shown in the table.

BranchCurrent
A0.24 A
B0.36 A
C0.18 A
a.

Calculate the total current from the supply.

[1]
b.

The resistor in branch C becomes disconnected. The supply is not changed. Explain what happens to the current in branch A and to the current from the supply.

[3]
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2.2 Series and parallel circuits Questions

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94 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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