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The main advantage of a series circuits comes from the fact that when you add a power source, its voltage just gets added to voltage of the circuit. This increase in voltage allows you to easily increase the power going to any electrical device just by adding more sources of voltage. In addition, since current is constant across a series circuit, if you have a collection of devices that all require the same or closely related current, a series circuit instantly gets you there. Finally, on a more economical note, since you only need to wire one loop in series (as opposed to multiple in parallel) you will end up using less wire and spending less on materials to create your circuit.
However, if you plan on powering multiple devices at once with the ability to remove any of them at any time or want them to have the same voltage and not the same current, you will have little choice but to concede and use a parallel circuit structure instead.
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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.
When would you use a series and when would you use a parallel circuit?
* The most common applications for series circuits is in Christmas tree lights and putting a fuse in series with delicate electronic equipment. * Each component in a circuit causes a voltage drop. Therefore, the series circuit should only be used where the voltage drop does not interfere with the proper functioning of the components in the circuit. * On the other hand, where all of the compenents in a circuit require the same supply voltage, then a parelell circuit should be used.
A circuit that has 2 objects connected in a single path is a what?
The circuit is a series circuit when two objects are connected in a single path. In a series circuit, the current flows through each object in succession.
Can you describe a situation where a series circuit could be used to operate an electrical device?
A series circuit could be used to operate a string of Christmas lights. Each light bulb would be connected in a series, so that if one bulb burns out, the entire string would stop working. This setup ensures that all lights in the series receive the same amount of current.
Does an electric fan work by using a series circuit?
If there is only one fan in the circuit then it is in a series circuit. If there is more that one fan then they will be connected in a parallel configuration.
What uses series circuit?
the connection in a series circuit would be a most it can be given in safety places
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.
Would a bedroom be wired using a series circuit or a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit
How many circuits can you find in the picture of series circuit?
I would have a fighting chance of answering if I could see the picture.
Where would you put an ammeter in a circuit?
in a series circuit or it will not work. Put it after the bulb
How would a ammeter be connected in a circuit?
An ammeter is always connected in series in the circuit.
How do you find power in a series circuit?
Power dissipated by the entire series circuit = (voltage between its ends)2 / (sum of resistances of each component in the circuit). Power dissipated by one individual component in the series circuit = (current through the series circuit)2 x (resistance of the individual component).
What are the two kinds of electrical circuit?
There are four types of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex.
How is a series circuit and a parallel circuit like their circuit names?
A series circuit is actually in series, but a parallel circuit, is Parallel
What would happen if another bulb was added to another series circuit?
In a series circuit, if another bulb is added, it is going to dim.
Which circuit would have the highest voltage series or parellel?
In a series circuit, the voltage is divided among the components, so the highest voltage is at the beginning of the circuit. In a parallel circuit, each component receives the full voltage of the source, so the voltage is the same across all components. Therefore, the circuit with the highest voltage would be in a series circuit.
Where can you find a series circuit?
A lamp A fan and a bunch of other thingsAnswerThe classic example of a series circuit is a string of Christmas-tree lights. They are connected in series if, when one lamp burns out, all the lights go out.
