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What is the main difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
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∙ 13y ago
The series circuit has one wire, while the parallel circuit has two wires. And if you connect the extra wire its dim because your taking away electrons and energy flowing through the main circuit
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The difference is that series circuit has one path but parallel has more than one path.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoSeries and parallel circuits vary in how the flow of the current is connected. In a series circuit, there is only one path from one end of the electricity source back to the other end; whereas a parallel circuit has two or more paths end to end.
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∙ 11y agoA series circuit between two points is one in which there exists
only one possible path for current between those points.
A parallel circuit between two points is one in which there exist
two or more conducting paths between the points.
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What is the difference between parallel and series?
If you are referring to an electrical circuit, a series circuit is wired in such a way that if one object is removed from the circuit, the circuit is broken and everything within the circuit loses power. In a parallel circuit different components of the circuit can be removed without disabling power to the rest of the devices within the circuit.
If two light-bulbs are connected in a series circuit and one of the light-bulb's current flowing is 0.5 A what is the current flowing in the other light-bulb?
Current in a series circuit is the same throughout the circuit. Voltages are additive. Voltage in a parallel circuit is the same throughout the circuit. Currents are additive.
What would happen if one of a set of light bulbs burn out in a parallel circuit?
It depends on the circuit. If it is a constant-current circuit, any light bulbs connected in parallel with it will become brighter. If it is a constant-voltage circuit like a typical household circuit, nothing will happen. Any connected in series with it will go out.
Why do lights in a parallel circuit burn brighter than in a series circuit?
In a parallel circuit, more power is provided to the lights. Power = V2/R . The resultant resistance of the circuit is lower, and the potential difference is not divided as in a circuit in series. Thus, lights in parallel burn brighter.Additional InformationA lamp's power rating only applies at its rated voltage. Because the voltage across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same, each lamp can be supplied with its rated voltage and, therefore, will operate its rated power. In a series circuit, the voltage appearing across each lamp will be considerably lower and, so, the lamps will not operate at their rated powers.
If one light bulb burns out but other light bulbs stay lit what type of arrangement is this?
That is a parallel circuit. Each bulb is wired directly to the power and not through each other. A Christmas tree light set is an example of a series circuit, and often up to 3 series circuits in parallel. Because the sets are wired in parallel, a missing bulb in one of the series sets only affects that one set, and thus 2/3 of the lights may still work.
What is the difference between a parallel and series circuit?
One is parallel and one is not
What is the difference between a series circuit and as parallel circuit?
series circuit can only move on one patha parallel circuit has two more paths for the electric carve to follow
What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel cicuit and condition?
is it g style
What is the difference between a series and parallel circuit?
because the series has only one path that electricity flows and parallel circuit has one or more pathways that electricity can flow
How is a series circuit different to a parell circuit?
The difference between a series and parallel circuit is that a series circuit is connected in such a way that the same current intensity flows through the elements while a parallel circuit is connected in such a way that the same potential appears across their terminals.
What are the two kinds of electrical circuit?
There are four types of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex.
What is difference between seiries curcuits and parallel circuits?
A: In a series circuit the current remains the same In a parallel circuit the current may divide to satisfy the branches of the loads,
What is the difference between parallel and series?
If you are referring to an electrical circuit, a series circuit is wired in such a way that if one object is removed from the circuit, the circuit is broken and everything within the circuit loses power. In a parallel circuit different components of the circuit can be removed without disabling power to the rest of the devices within the circuit.
How is a series circuit and a parallel circuit like their circuit names?
A series circuit is actually in series, but a parallel circuit, is Parallel
What are the differences between a parallel and a series circuit?
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What type of circuit are there?
parallel circuit / series circuit / and a short circuit
What is different between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
In a parallel circuit there are multiple possible pathways for the current to flow.
