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What do parallel circuit NOT have in common with series circuit?
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∙ 13y ago
A parallel circuit is different in many ways from a series circuit:
1. In parallel, the voltage across all the devices connected is the same.
2. If a fault occurs in any device connected in parallel combo, then it has no effect on the operation of the other device.
3. In series circuit the current flowing through all the devices is the same while in case of the parallel one the voltage across all the devices is same.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA parallel circuit has two elements side by side. In parallel the current is divided between the elements meaning they do not necessarily have the same current. A the elements in a parallel circuit do see the same voltage. In a series circuit both elements see the same current but will have different voltages across them.
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∙ 14y agoIn DC circuits , parallel circuits are positive to positive , and negative to negative connections. Series circuits are negative to positive , negative to positive , using the two ends negative and positive as the connection to the device to be powered. Series circuits increase voltage , parallel circuits increase amperage.
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∙ 12y agoboth need battery for power the system.
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Not necessarily. They can be powered, via suitable circuitry, by d.c. obtained from the domestic a.c. supply.
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∙ 13y agoParallel circuits have several things that are not in common with series circuit.
- First, parallel circuits have the same voltage across the different elements, whereas series circuit have the same current going through the different elements.
- If you are trying to find the total resistance across a parallel circuit and compare it to a series circuit, you have to use different equations.
- For the series circuit: Rtotal = R1 + R2 + R3 + etc...
- For the parallel circuit: 1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + etc...
I hope that helps.
Dr. Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
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∙ 13y agoa parralel circuit is different from a series circuit because if one thing goes out in a parralel circuit nothing else goes out. If something goes out in a series circuit everything goes out
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What is a parallel series?
There are four categories of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex.As its name suggests, a 'series-parallel' circuit is a combination of both series and parallel elements.
Are parallel circuits like series circuits?
They are not exactly the same. A series circuit is one complete circuit with not other pathways. A parallel circuit is a complete circuit with multiple pathways . The resistance of a parallel circuit is completely different from the resistance of a series circuit. Therefore, this affects the voltage and the current produced,
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 does parallel and series circuit mean?
Parallel means 2 straight lines and series circuit means a circuit with only one pathway for current flow
How does the brightness of each bulb in a parallel circuit compare to the brightness of the bulb in a series circuit?
u see the light bulbs on a series circuit's brightness evolves and the brightness on a parallel's circuit dont
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 is a parallel series?
There are four categories of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex.As its name suggests, a 'series-parallel' circuit is a combination of both series and parallel elements.
What type of circuit are there?
parallel circuit / series circuit / and a short circuit
What is the difference between parallel and series?
If you are referring to an electrical circuit, a series circuit is wired in such a way that if one object is removed from the circuit, the circuit is broken and everything within the circuit loses power. In a parallel circuit different components of the circuit can be removed without disabling power to the rest of the devices within the circuit.
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.
Is the electric circuit in your home a series circuit or a parallel circuit?
Parallel.
Are fluorescent lights on a parallel circuit or a series circuit?
series circuit
Is series parallel the same as parallel?
No, series parallel, as it implies has components of the circuit configured in both series and parallel. This is typically done to achieve a desired resistance in the circuit. A parallel circuit is a circuit that only has the components hooked in parallel, which would result in a lower total resistance in the circuit than if the components were hooked up in a series parallel configuration.
Why are parallel Christmas lights better than series?
In a series circuit, if any one bulb goes open the rest of the lights will go out. The current flow in a series circuit is common throughout the whole circuit. In a parallel circuit when one bulb goes open the rest remain on due to the configuration of a parallel circuit.
Would a bedroom be wired using a series circuit or a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit
Is there a similarity in a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
yes. a parallel circuit is made up of many series curcuits. so therefore, without the series curcuit you could not have a parallel curcuit.
