Question detail
A student is answering an AQA Electricity question about Series circuits. Which choice best applies total potential difference?
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 state that the total potential difference of the power supply is shared between components in series in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question.
- B. Assume total potential difference 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 state that the total potential difference of the power supply is shared between components in series in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question.
Explanation
Use state that the total potential difference of the power supply is shared between components in series in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question. This is correct because the objective is about state that the total potential difference of the power supply is shared between components in series, not a loose recall of Series and parallel circuits.
Common mistake
Series circuits common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: State that the total potential difference of the power supply is shared between components in series..
Answer by clearly explaining how to state that the total potential difference of the power supply is shared between components in series..
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