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If two or more circuit components are connected end to end like a daisy chain, it is said they are connected in series. A series circuit is a single path for electric current through all of its components. Bulbs will get dimmer the further along the chain. If two or more circuit components are connected like the rungs of a ladder it is said they are connected in parallel. A parallel circuit is a different path for current through each of its components. A parallel circuit provides the same voltage across all its components and hence the same brightness of bulb.
The voltage is the same in a parallel circuit while the voltage is shared in a series circuit.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn a series circuit - all the electrons flow through all the devices in the circuit.
In a parallel circuit - some electrons flow through one branch and some flow through the other branch.
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∙ 13y agoA: It really doesn't matter if it is AC or DC the mechanics are the same electrons orbiting a nucleus leave orbit and travel to the next nucleus and so forth until the force is removed. The difference is that in AC the flow changes direction due to the polarity reversal of the force
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∙ 11y agocurrent remains unchanged i a seires circuit whereas in parllel circuit current divides in the inverse ratio of the resistances
eg. let r1 and r2 be two resistances in series when both are connected with a battery of V volts
the total current flowing through r1=ootal current flowing through r2=v/(r1+r2)
in parllel connection :-i.e r1 r2
the total current flowing in the circuit is I=v(r1+r2)/(r1*r2)
let i1 s current flowing throug r1 and let i2 s current flowing throug r2 then ,
i1 = r2*I /(r1+r2
i2 = r1*I /(r1+r2
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∙ 11y agoA series circuit branches off and a parallel circuit never meets
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∙ 13y agoCan't illustrate. Series components in a row. Parallel branches side by side.
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What two circuits one series and one parallel use light bulbs to provide resistance. Both circuits have the same number of light bulbs?
Series circuit gives higher resistance compared to parallel circuit.
Where are parallel circuits used?
Parallel circuits are used when there are many electronics on the same circuit, such as Christmas lights, for example. If they were on a series circuit, if one bulb went out all of them would go out. In your home, parallel circuits allow you to turn any electrical device on or off, independently of the others.
Where are parallel circuits found?
parallel circuits can be used for lots of things.Things such as : . Christmas tree lights False for A+
Formula for inductance of series circuits?
AnswerInductances add in series, so the formula is simply L=L1+L2. Inductance is handled in the same manner as resistance in serial and parallel circuits.
Is tv parallel or series circuit?
The outlets in your house are in parallel with each other. If your question is is your TV in series with something else plugged into your house, it is not, it is in parallel (since your house wiring is in parallel). The giveaway for series or parallel circuits is if you remove one element in a series circuit, you will kill all other elements. In a parallel circuit, there shouldn't be a noticeable difference. For example, if you have a surge protector plugged into your wall, and a lamp plugged into your wall, and your TV and DVD player are plugged into the surge protector: The surge protector is in SERIES with your TV and DVD player The surge protector is in PARALLEL with your lamp The DVD player and TV are in PARALLEL
What are differences between series and parallel circuits?
In series circuits current will be the same through out the circuit. So whereever we connect the ammeter the same current is registered. But in parallel circuit current will be different in different lines. In parallel circuits the potential difference will be the same but in series pd will be different.
What is the difference between serial robots and parallel robots?
series and parallel are different types of circuits that a robot can contain
What is the name of the circuit that is neither parallel nor series?
FEEDBACK CIRCUITS. In addition to parallel and series circuits, there are also closed and short circuits.
What are the types of circuits?
The types of circuits are series and parallel!
Which circuits is better series or parallel?
parallel is better
What are the 2 main electrical circuits?
The two basic types of circuits are series and parallel circuits.
Do bedrooms have parallel or series circuits?
in bedrooms we have parallel circuit.
Which type of Electrical wiring is used in your homes and offices?
Parallel for main circuits and series parallel for lighting circuits.
What is the difference between parallel circuits and series circuit?
In parallel circuits all positives go to negatives, in series it is positive to positive,negative to negative. The difference example , if 12 vote batteries are in parallel 2 batteries would produce 24 volts, in series you would boost the time required to depleate the battery, but it would stay at 12 volts.
How are switches in electrical circuits usually wired?
They are wired in parallel, series and series - parallel.
What are the three basic different types of electrical circuits?
In electronics DC stands for direct current. There are three types of circuits in this current. They are the closed, open, and series circuits.
What are the type of circuits used in wiring installation?
The two main types are series and parallel circuits. From these two circuits comes combinations of different series parallel circuits depending on what end results you need.
