Voltage Rules in Circuits
This deep dive covers Voltage Rules in Circuits within Potential Difference for GCSE Physics. Revise Potential Difference in Electricity for GCSE Physics with 14 exam-style questions and 30 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 4 of 14 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 4 of 14
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⚡ Voltage Rules in Circuits
In SERIES circuits:
- Voltages ADD UP: Vtotal = V₁ + V₂ + V₃
- Energy given by battery = energy taken by all components
- More resistance → larger share of voltage
In PARALLEL circuits:
- Voltage is the SAME across each branch
- Each branch connects directly to the supply
- V₁ = V₂ = V₃ = Vsupply
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