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Explain why buildings are wired using parallel circuits rather than series circuit?
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∙ 8y ago
A simple example, and it basically relates to buildings, is in Christmas lights strewn on the Christmas tree. If your Christmas lights are in series, if one bulb becomes duff, all the other bulbs also go out. So which bulb is duff (dead)? By testing each bulb you will eventually find the duff bulb and replace it.
If the Christmas lights had been parallel, one duff bulb would not affect the other bulbs. It would be very apparent that the only dud bulb (not lit) in the parallel circuit needed to be replaced.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 8y agoThere are two reasons.
The first, and more important, is that, with parallel circuits, the supply voltage appears across every load -i.e. each load is subject to exactly the same voltage. If loads were connected in series, then the voltage appearing across each load would be proportional to their resistance or impedance, and that value would be anyone's guess! If the loads were, say, lamps, then they would all operate at different brightnesses.
The second reason is that if loads were connected in series then, if one load became open circuited, then ALL the loads would become disconnected and cease to work.
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∙ 14y agoSo all devices get the same voltage. Circuits can be switched on and off independently of each other. If a device, e.g.light, fails no other circuits are lost.
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Types of electrical circuit?
Series and parallelImproved AnswerThere are four categories of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex. 'Complex' is a 'catch-all', used to describe circuits that are not series, parallel, or series-parallel. An example of a 'complex' circuit is a Wheatstone Bridge circuit.
What is a combination circuit?
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Which of the statements concerning parallel circuits is NOT true?
D. The total resistance is equal to the lowest resistance in the circuit
How does voltage and resistance behave in a series and a parallel circuit?
The current through each resistor is equal to the voltage across it divided by its resistance for series and parallel circuits.
Why parallel resonance circuit is called tank circuit?
traditionit is often used (like a storage tank for water is) to store resonant energy in AC circuits.
Where would you use a parallel circuit?
Electrical wiring for buildings is always done in parallel circuits.
How many circuits in the parallel circuit?
parallel circuit - a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths.The circuits in a parallel circuits there are two or more circuits.
How is the wiring done in houses and or other occupied buildings?
It is in parallel, so one light can be on while others are turned off.
What is the hypothesis for parallel circuits?
Using a parallel circuit energy can be transferred through a parallel circuit.
What type of circuit allows part of the circuit to be switched off?
A parallel circuit.
Type of circuit that is used in house wiring?
Both series and parallel circuits are used What_types_of_circuits_are_used_in_homes. If the circuit is a dedicated circuit which means that there is only one device in the circuit, then it is a series circuit. All the rest will be classed as parallel circuits.
Do bedrooms have parallel or series circuits?
in bedrooms we have parallel circuit.
What are all the types of circuits?
Series circuit Parallel circuit Tank circuit
What is same in the parallel circuit?
the term voltage is constant in parallel circuits
What are the names of the different kinds of circuits?
there are 2Series circuits and parallel circuitsFurther AnswerThere are, in fact, four categories of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex. 'Complex' includes any circuit that's not one of the other three.Series and Parallel
Non examples of a parallel circuit?
'Non-examples' of a parallel circuit include seriescircuits, series-parallel circuits, and complexcircuits.
What is a fact for parallel circuits for kids?
A parallel circuit is a circuit that takes both legs to make a load.
