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AS Physics - Path of least resistance

Do we still use this rule at AS or is this a GCSE rule or something? Does it still hold true?
what do you mean, I've ever heard of that?:confused:
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Original post by Someboady
Do we still use this rule at AS or is this a GCSE rule or something? Does it still hold true?

I assume you mean in terms of current. yes and no, it is a viable argument in an explain question but you have to use calculations. Also you learn about resistors in series and parallel. There will be a higher current through the resistor with the lower resistance, if the pd (voltage) across the resistor is the same. V=IR V-voltage I- current R-resistance.
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Original post by thxmas7
I assume you mean in terms of current. yes and no, it is a viable argument in an explain question but you have to use calculations. Also you learn about resistors in series and parallel. There will be a higher current through the resistor with the lower resistance, if the pd (voltage) across the resistor is the same. V=IR V-voltage I- current R-resistance.


I see. Thank you! :smile:

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