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There is no 'better' or 'worse' between series or parallel circuits.
it all depends on what the circuit is needed to do.
The most common example of series circuit, is fairy lights for Xmas trees. It is convenient to use low voltage lamps in series, dividing the mains voltage across them.
However if just one lamp should fail, the circuit is broken and no lamps will light.
Decorative lights are now being replaced with LED's which are driven by a combination of series and parallel.
Using LED's in series, needs only one resistor to limit the current. Fortunately LEDs have a long life and are less likely to go open circuit.
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Do batteries that are arranged in series produce a higher voltage than batteries arranged in parallel?
Batteries in parallel maintain constant voltage across the load rather in a series, so it is better to arrange the batteries in parallel Batteries in series deliver a higher voltage, batteries in parallel have longer life use.
Why are parallel Christmas lights better than series?
In a series circuit, if any one bulb goes open the rest of the lights will go out. The current flow in a series circuit is common throughout the whole circuit. In a parallel circuit when one bulb goes open the rest remain on due to the configuration of a parallel circuit.
Does light bulb use in series save energy then in parallel?
save MORE energy than if connected in parallel?Yes.Series connections share the same amperage of electricity (in,thru & out each light).Parallel connects each pull their own amperage.If three 30watt, 120volt lights are connected in series, they will share the amperage available( 30/120=.25amp).If three 30watt, 120volt lights in connected in parallel, they will each pull the .25amp, consuming .75amperage, or 90watts.The PARALLEL circuit will burn much brighter than the SERIES circuit.[Added: to expand on that last point: The overall light level, but not individual lamps' intensities, will be higher with the parallel system. The series system would dim all the lamps hence reduce the overall light level. So while reducing electricity consumption, the series configuration would make the room very gloomy - or atmospheric, to taste!]
What type of circuit is one in which all loads are connected in a single loop-?
That is described as a circuit in series, as opposed to a circuit in parallel, in which there is more than one loop.
What is a series electrical circuit and parallel electrical circuit?
A series circuit is an electrical circuit that has all the components in one section> A Series Circuit>(Below)5A Parallel Circuit is an electrical circuit that has a main section, plus additional branches for components, so that the current can be dispersed. If the power is dispersed, than the components get a larger current of power, leading them to perform at a higher quality.(This is a parallel circuit... Except that a parallel circuit is connected.)5?5 I hope I answered your question!JSigned: Mihali8
Why is a parallel circuit better than series?
Neither is superior. Both a series and a parallel circuit have their place.
Is parallel circuit more advisable than series Circuit?
no series circuit is best. Actually it depends on the application, neither is always better.
Do batteries that are arranged in series produce a higher voltage than batteries arranged in parallel?
Batteries in parallel maintain constant voltage across the load rather in a series, so it is better to arrange the batteries in parallel Batteries in series deliver a higher voltage, batteries in parallel have longer life use.
Why lights in classroom is connected in series or in parallel?
only two connections are possible.. parallel connection is always desired than series. .
Why are parallel Christmas lights better than series?
In a series circuit, if any one bulb goes open the rest of the lights will go out. The current flow in a series circuit is common throughout the whole circuit. In a parallel circuit when one bulb goes open the rest remain on due to the configuration of a parallel circuit.
Is series parallel the same as parallel?
No, series parallel, as it implies has components of the circuit configured in both series and parallel. This is typically done to achieve a desired resistance in the circuit. A parallel circuit is a circuit that only has the components hooked in parallel, which would result in a lower total resistance in the circuit than if the components were hooked up in a series parallel configuration.
Why is a parallel circuit easier to repair than a series circuit?
A series circuit is like the old string of Christmas Tree lights. If any bulb burns out none of the others light because the circuit is now open. The same would happen if you used series wiring in a house. Another draw back is the number of devices in series governs how much voltage would be across each device.
What makes a series circuit better than a parallel circuit for batteries in a flashlight?
Because the cell voltage in series is combined to achieve rated lamp voltage, at the same time ensure sufficient power.
What type of circuit will produce brighter lights is it series circular direct or parallel?
Parallel connections will draw more current than equivalent lights connected in series, so the parallel configuration will be brighter.
What type of circuit has more than one circuit on a wire a series circuit or a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit is :)
How could you determine whether a string of lights is in series or parallel BEFORE you purchase?
if the lamps are standard edison or medium they may be parallel lamps smaller than your finger are series
Is total resistance less than smallest resistor in a series parallel circuit?
no
