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Series vs parallel circuits

GCSE · Combined Science · CCEA · P2.3 — Electricity: current, p.d., resistance, Ohm’s law; series and parallel circuits

Question

Two resistors, R₁ = 6 Ω and R₂ = 4 Ω, are connected to a 12 V battery.

(a) Calculate the total resistance and total current when the resistors are connected in SERIES. (4 marks) (b) Calculate the total resistance and total current when the resistors are connected in PARALLEL. (4 marks)

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