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That depends. For example, if the circuit is consisted of two resistors, 2 ohms each, the equivalent resistance (Req) of these two resistors in series is 4 ohms, and the Req of these two resistors in parallel is 1 ohm. If the same voltage is applied, say 4 V.
power consumed in a resistance = V2/R.
The parallel circuit: Power = 4 * 4 / 1 = 16 [W].
The series circuit: Power = 4 * 4 / 4 = 4 [W].
With everything else the same, a parallel circuit consumes more energy than a series circuit.
Note that circuits of only simple resistors are discussed. You need to consider each circuit on its merit.
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AnswerIt depends. In both cases, the total energy expended will be the sum of the energies expended by each individual load.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe energy consumption is totaly dependent on load. There will be no difference about the circuit arrangement. It just gives better arrangement. In series on individual load Voltage shall be divided and current will be constant and vice versa will happen in parallel circuit.
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∙ 13y agopower=current*velocity.... so it depends on what is in parallel... voltage is not divided between the two parallel paths, but the current is...the voltage drop over a resistor in parallel is more than the voltage drop in series..
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∙ 9y agoThis is a weird question. It's like asking: "Which one is faster, a car or a truck ?"
Any circuit has as much resistance as the components you decide to use when
you're wiring it up. Doesn't matter whether it's a series or a parallel circuit.
But we'll say that in a way, a series circuit has less resistance... for this reason:
The resistance of a series circuit is more than the resistance of the largest single
resistor in it, and if you add another resistor to it, the resistance goes even higher.
The resistance of a parallel circuit is less than the resistance of the smallest single
resistor in it, and if you add another resistor to it, the resistance goes even lower.
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∙ 10y agoThe total power of a circuit is the sum of the powers of its individual loads. The type of circuit is irrelevant.
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How many paths does a parallel circuit have?
a parallel circuit has 2 or more paths.a series circuit has 1 path.a parallel circuit is better for homes and school
Difference between series and parallel circuits?
The answer to this question is that in a parallel circuit there is more that one circuit or form of energy the circuit. In a series circuit there is only one form of energy in that circuit. Hope this helped you and gave you the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 :) if you look at a diagram of a parallel circuit, it looks like a ladder, where as a series circuit diagram looks like a rectangle <><><> "What are the differences between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?" In a series circuit there is only one path for the electric current to flow. If this path is broken, then the current will no longer flow and all the devices in the circuit will stop working. So if you hook up a bunch of light bulbs together, and one goes out, they all go out, and that can be a problem. In a parallel circuit there is more than one oath for the electric current to pass through. The current continues to flow through the other paths. So if one light bulb goes out of 20 goes out in a parallel circuit, they won't all go out, unlike a series circuit.
How many electrical paths are in a parallel circut?
By definition, more than one. If a circuit has just one path, it is a series circuit, not parallel.
What is the key difference between a parallel circuit and a series circuit?
A series circuit pretty much runs in one direction, with each item which uses a load on that circuit one after another in a series. Should one load go out (a lamp, for example) then the entire series is defunct. A parallel circuit has more than one way to run, has a parallel or tandem circuit, so that if one load (our lamp, again) should fail, the electricity has another path (or more) to get to other loads on the circuit.
What is a circuit with two or more pathways?
Generally, a circuit with multiple paths is called "parallel" because of the structure of the wiring involved. Parallel circuits have identical voltage on all paths, while current through each path is variable; whereas series circuits, having only one path, has constant current, but variable voltage.
What type of circuit has more than one circuit on a wire a series circuit or a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit is :)
Will a series win between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
No,a parallel will win because it has more power and had equal number of energy!AnswerNeither will 'win'. Each has advantages/disadvantages compared with the other -it depends upon their application. Parallel circuits don't necessarily 'have more power' and an 'equal number of energy' (sic).
How many paths does a parallel circuit have?
a parallel circuit has 2 or more paths.a series circuit has 1 path.a parallel circuit is better for homes and school
What is the main difference a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
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 -Hope this helped:D The difference is that series circuit has one path but parallel has more than one path. -hope this helped!:D ~Bunnii Boo
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
Which is more wired the parallel or series circuit?
the paralel
A circuit that has only one path for the current is called?
Series, because everything in the circuit is in series.
Difference between series and parallel circuits?
The answer to this question is that in a parallel circuit there is more that one circuit or form of energy the circuit. In a series circuit there is only one form of energy in that circuit. Hope this helped you and gave you the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 :) if you look at a diagram of a parallel circuit, it looks like a ladder, where as a series circuit diagram looks like a rectangle <><><> "What are the differences between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?" In a series circuit there is only one path for the electric current to flow. If this path is broken, then the current will no longer flow and all the devices in the circuit will stop working. So if you hook up a bunch of light bulbs together, and one goes out, they all go out, and that can be a problem. In a parallel circuit there is more than one oath for the electric current to pass through. The current continues to flow through the other paths. So if one light bulb goes out of 20 goes out in a parallel circuit, they won't all go out, unlike a series circuit.
A circuit that has two or more branches for electrons to follow is?
series circuit
What is the main difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
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 -Hope this helped:D The difference is that series circuit has one path but parallel has more than one path. -hope this helped!:D ~Bunnii Boo
What circuit is a circuit in which electrical current has more than one path to follow?
A circuit that has more than one path for the current to flow is a parallel circuit. The circuit must have two or more paths to be considered parallel. A circuit that has only one current path through multiple components is a series circuit.
Why does electrical current flow along a single path in a series circuit and more than one path in a parallel circuit?
Because there is only a single path in series circuit and many paths in parallel circuit.
