Potential Difference in Series Circuits
- When several cells are connected together in series, their combined EMF is equal to the sum of their individual EMFs
The total EMF of these cells is equal to the sum of their individual EMFs
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The total EMF of these cells is equal to the sum of their individual EMFs
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In a series circuit the components share the EMF of the power supply
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Diagram showing two bulbs connected in parallel where the potential difference through them is the same as the total potential difference in the circuit
VTotal = V1 = V2 = V3...
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