Question detail
A student is answering an AQA Electricity question about Parallel circuits. Which choice best applies calculating total resistance?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Series and parallel circuits
Question
- A. Use recognise that calculating total resistance for two parallel resistors is not required in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question.
- B. Assume calculating total resistance means the same thing in every electricity context.
- C. Ignore the circuit arrangement and quote the topic title only.
- D. Swap the stated relationship for its opposite when the numbers look unfamiliar.
Answer
The correct answer is: Use recognise that calculating total resistance for two parallel resistors is not required in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question.
Explanation
Use recognise that calculating total resistance for two parallel resistors is not required in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question. This is correct because the objective is about recognise that calculating total resistance for two parallel resistors is not required, not a loose recall of Series and parallel circuits.
Common mistake
Parallel circuits common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Recognise that calculating total resistance for two parallel resistors is not required..
Answer by clearly explaining how to recognise that calculating total resistance for two parallel resistors is not required..
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