Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)

1. Motion, forces and energy

2. Thermal physics

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

5. Nuclear physics

6. Space physics

7. Assessed scientific skills

Concept/IGCSE CAIE Physics/4. Electricity and magnetism/4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

Syllabus: 0625–2026–2027
Topic: 4.3.2
Level: —

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4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits