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Series: The same amount of current flows through each component. The voltage drop on each component is determined by the resistance (or reactance for AC) of the component.
Parallel: The same amount of voltage is applied to each component, and the current flowing through a component is determined by its resistance (or reactance).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoFor resistors in a parallel arrangement, the voltage drop across each resistor is the same because they share the same junction connection points.
For resistors in a series circuit, its the current flow through the individual resistors
which is the same throguh all the series components ;
So the individual voltages across the resistors can be different and depends completly upon the value of the resistance.
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∙ 13y agoin series voltage is measured in one way but in parallel voltage is measured in many ways
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∙ 9y agoThey don't change at all. Every volt, no matter whether it shows up in
a series circuit or a parallel one, is still exactly one joule per coulomb.
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∙ 11y agoSeries circuit: the voltages add up.
Parallel circuit: the voltage across all branches is the same.
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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.
What produces more light series or parallel circuits?
A series circuit will produce more voltage. For example, two 12 volt automotive batteries both have a 600 amp capacity. Connect the 2 batteries in series and you will have 24 volts with 600 amp capacity. Connect the 2 batteries in parallel and you will have 12 volts with 1200 amp capacity.
Four 9-volt batteries are connected in parallel how much voltage is active across the circuit?
Four 9v batteries connected in a parallel will still emit 9 volts because you are not increasing the voltage, you are increasing the life. To increase the voltage of four 9v batteries, you must connect them in a series; that series will emit 9v X 4(batteries), which equals 36 volts.
What is the voltage rating when a string of A Christmas bulbs in series draws Ampere when connected to a volt source?
If the bulbs are wired in series, the voltage rating for each bulb is the source voltage divided by the number of bulbs in the series. You can tell if they're wired in series by removing a bulb. If all of the other lights go out, you have a series circuit. If all of the other bulbs stay lit, you have a parallel circuit. If half of the lights go out and the other half stay lit, you have two series circuits in parallel. The source voltage is about 110 volts in North America or about 220 volts in Europe (I don't know about Asia or Australia). If you have a series/ parallel mix, count only the bulbs that go out with the one you removed. For example, if you have 50 lights in one series in North America, the voltage across each bulb is about 2.2 volts.
What is the Voltage drop of R1 If V 10 Volts R1 500 Ohms and R2 1500 Ohms?
You need to mention whether the resistors are in series or parallel to get the right answer
If 3 1.5 V cells were connected in series what would the total voltage of the circuit be What about in Parallel?
4.5 volts in series; 1.5 volts in parallel.
Can you connect 2 Twelve volt batteries together?
Yes.In series will give you 24 voltsIn parallel will give you 12 volts.Yes.In series will give you 24 voltsIn parallel will give you 12 volts.
Can you put THREE 12v batterys in series?
Sure you can and you will end up with 36 volts. Connect them in Parallel and you will have 12 volts.
How do you hook up 12 volts lights using 6 6 volt batteries?
Use a series parallel configuration. Two batteries in series to get the 12 volts. Three parallel banks of two batteries to get an increase of amp hours.
How do you get 24 volts from 2 batteries not in series?
Two 24 volt batteries in parallel will give you 24 volts. The only other way is two 12 volt batteries in series.
Hooking up three 17amp batteries two series one parallel will you get 24 volts at34 amp?
NO! Do not hook it up this way!Two batteries in series will equal 24 volts and 17 ampsVoltage in series add and current stays the sameSeries circuit: Etotal = E1 + E2 Itotal = I1 = I2Two batteries in parallel will equal 12 volts and 34 ampsVoltage in parallel stays the same and current addsParallel circuit: Etotal = E1 = E2 Itotal = I1 + I2To get the 24 volts and 34 amps you would need a combination of the two:Two batteries in series that are parallel with two more batteries that are in series with each otherBy putting 24 volts in parallel with a 12 volt battery you would have a difference of potential of 12 volts. Same as connecting a wire from the positive to the negative terminal (12 volts difference), you would see sparks and maybe an explosion.
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.
What is the voltage of 4 AAA batteries?
The output voltage depends on how they're connected; In parallel, the voltage supplied will be 1.5 V. In series, the voltage supplied will be 6 V.
What will be the voltage across two parallel conneted batteries of 10 volts and 5 volts?
15 voltsThe result would only be 15 volts if they were connected in series. If in parallel, a 10v and a 5v battery would probably come out with a voltage of either 10 volts or 7.5 volts, there's no way to tell for sure though.
How much voltage is provided by 3 AA batteries if the batteries are wired in paraell series?
Wired in parallel you will have 1.5 volts just like you have 1 battery. Wired in series you will have 4.5 volts. In parellel the amperage will triple but the volts stay the same.
What produces more light series or parallel circuits?
A series circuit will produce more voltage. For example, two 12 volt automotive batteries both have a 600 amp capacity. Connect the 2 batteries in series and you will have 24 volts with 600 amp capacity. Connect the 2 batteries in parallel and you will have 12 volts with 1200 amp capacity.
Can you parallel 4 sets of 6 volt batteries to get 12volts at the same time having the same batteries in series for a 48 volt laod?
Paralleling four sets of 6 volt batteries will still give you 6 volts. Two 6 volt batteries in series will give you 12 volts. Parallel these series sets will give you longer endurance at 12 volts. There is no way you will ever get 48 volts out of four 6 volt batteries.
