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Why are most industrial loads placed in parallel with the source and in series with a switch?
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The loads are in series with the switch so the switch can turn them on and off.
The loads are in parallel with each other so they each get the same voltage when the switch is turned on. (Kirchoff's voltage law)
You would not want the loads in series with each other because they would then have half the voltage and one quarter the power that you probably intended. (Assuming consistent impedance)
If you had the switch in parallel, and opened(turned off) the switch, there would still be a current along the whole circuit (except that which is in series with the switch)
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Why resistors are connected in series with the voltage source and in parallel with current source?
a voltage source has very less(negligible)resistance.thus is considered as a short.if connected in parallel to a resistor will draw all the current acting as a short.thus is always connected in series of a resistor.where as a current source has tremendous resistance(infinity).thus if connected in series will be conidered as an open branch and no current will flow through it other than the source current.
The rules of connecting voltmeter and ammeters in the circuit?
Connect ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel to the circuit
What are the advantages of Norton's theorem?
It is used to reduce the complexitiy of the networkAnswerNorton's Theorem is one of several theorems necessary to solve 'complex' circuits -i.e. circuits that are not series, parallel, or series parallel.
What are 2 types a circuits?
There are two types of circuits: series, and parallel. In a series circuit, electricity flows through all components of the circuit in a series. This means it flows from the power source, through all the components as a whole, then back to the source. A parallel circuit, on the other hand has the electricity flow through the components separately. Power flows from the source to each individual component individually, then back to the source. In a series circuit, if one component is missing or broken, the circuit will not function. With a parallel circuit, on the other hand, if a part is missing, or broken, all the other components will still work.
Why is the total power equals the sum of the individual values of power in a series circuit or a parallel circuit is used?
The total power equals the sum of the individual powers because power is the rate at which energy is supplied. Whether you have a series or parallel circuit, the total power comes from the power source.
Where must a voltmeter be placed in a circuit?
One does NOT insert a voltmeter in a series cirtcuit...an ammeter can be inserted in series, though. A voltmeter is connected in parallel with the source voltage and low(ground) side.
Is a voltmeter placed parallel to a circuit?
Depends. What did you want to measure? If it's voltage drop across the incandescent element, then you had better hook up your infinite resistance voltmeter in parallel with the lamp.
How is ammeter and voltmeter attached to a circuit?
Ammeters are connected in series with the load under test. This requires the load be disconnected from the source, and the ammeter placed in circuit. Voltmeters are connected in parallel with the load under test. This does not require any circuit changes. Sorry, but WikiAnswers does not support illustrations.
Why is the current source connected in series only?
Current sources should not be connected in series. It's okay to connect them in parallel.
Why resistors are connected in series with the voltage source and in parallel with current source?
a voltage source has very less(negligible)resistance.thus is considered as a short.if connected in parallel to a resistor will draw all the current acting as a short.thus is always connected in series of a resistor.where as a current source has tremendous resistance(infinity).thus if connected in series will be conidered as an open branch and no current will flow through it other than the source current.
The rules of connecting voltmeter and ammeters in the circuit?
Connect ammeter in series and voltmeter in parallel to the circuit
Why are most homes wired in a parallel circuit rathen than a series circuit?
Series circuits , the voltage is drawn by instruments progressively from source to end whereas parallel circuits give a constant voltage through all the points connected parallel to the source hence the name.In series circuit,the more the power drawn by an instrument,the lesser the voltage available for the next instrument connected after it serially from the source. Hope this solves the question
What is the different between series and parallel connection?
In parallel connection all the positive terminals are connected with positive of the source and all the negative terminals are connected to negative of the source. Whereas in series connection one positive terminal is connected to the negative of another, like wise it goes on and finally the positive end is connected to the negative of the source.
If you unscrew the second bulb in a series circuit while the batteries are in a parallel circuit what happens?
The first lamp will go out. ANSWER: any lamps in series the first or the last if unscrewed will cause all lamps to extinguish no matter whether the source potential is in series or parallel
Do lights glow more dimly in parallel or series?
In series as they are pulling power from the same source. Really if you have enough power they should not dim either way
What are the advantages of Norton's theorem?
It is used to reduce the complexitiy of the networkAnswerNorton's Theorem is one of several theorems necessary to solve 'complex' circuits -i.e. circuits that are not series, parallel, or series parallel.
If we connect two identical resistors in series to a non-ideal DC voltage source is 0.87 What is the efficiency of the source is . What is the efficiency of the source if we connect the two resistors to it in parallel?
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