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circuit symbols

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symbols review

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an electrical circuit

A current will only flow if there is:


a supply of electrical energy ( an e.m.f.) &
a complete circuit.

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a series circuit

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A series circuit is one where the current has no choice as to which


path to follow.
There are no junctions in a series circuit.

switches in a series circuit

A single switch will control all the lamps in a series circuit.

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adding lamps to a series circuit

Adding extra lamps to a series circuit reduces their brightness.

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a parallel circuit

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A parallel circuit is one where the current has a choice as to which


path to follow.

switches in a parallel circuit

A switch in a parallel circuit can control a single lamp.

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switches in a parallel circuit

A switch in a parallel circuit can control all the lamps.

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adding lamps to a parallel circuit

Adding extra lamps to a parallel circuit does not reduce their


brightness.

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series circuits

Aug 24, 2015

A series circuit is one where the


current has no choice as to
which path to follow.
There are no junctions in a series
circuit.
A single switch will control all the
lamps in a series circuit.
Adding extra lamps to a series
circuit reduces their brightness.

parallel circuits

Aug 24, 2015

A parallel circuit is one where the


current has a choice as to
which path to follow.
A switch in a parallel circuit can
control a single lamp.
A switch in a parallel circuit can
control all the lamps.
Adding extra lamps to a parallel
circuit does not reduce their
brightness.

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