Series vs Parallel Circuits

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What is a series circuit?

A circuit with only one pathway for current

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What is a parallel circuit?

A circuit with multiple pathways for current

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How does current behave in a series circuit?

Current is the same at every point in the circuit

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How does voltage behave in a series circuit?

The total voltage is divided between the components.

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How does current behave in a parallel circuit?

Current splits between branches, and the branch currents add to the total current

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How does voltage behave in a parallel circuit?

Voltage is the same across each branch