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Why modern homes use electricity arranged in a parallel circuit?
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In a parallel circuit the voltage is the same throughout and current flow is the total that each device (or load) draws. This is so everthing can be designed to run on one fixed voltage such as 115VAC for most small appliances and electronics. The voltage comes in to your house as 230 VAC between two wires (plus an earth ground) for dryers, ovens and other large energy hogs. 115 VAC is then available from either of these two hot wires relative to earth ground. If series circuits were used the voltage would vary from 115VAC available for a single load to something less as each extra load is added so in effect nothing would then work if they orinally were designed for 115VAC.
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