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State that potential difference across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same.

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Series and parallel circuits

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Parallel circuits

AQA GCSE PhysicsElectricity

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State that potential difference across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same.. Within Series and parallel circuits, this learning objective sits inside Parallel circuits for AQA Physics 8463. Focus on using ideas such as branch, parallel circuit accurately in your explanation. A strong response should define the core idea, describe the relevant physical process, and connect it back to the question wording instead of giving a vague definition. When revising, students should aim to explain the subject clearly, include precise physics vocabulary, and show how the idea links to the wider topic rather than listing isolated facts.

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