LESSON 5: Series & Parallel Circuits
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Series
components are connected end-to-end forming a single path for current to flow.
the same current flows through all components
the voltage is divided among the components based on their resistance
if one component fails, the entire circuit is broken
Parallel
components are connected across the same two points, creating multiple paths for current
the current divides among the branches based on their resistance
the voltage across each branch is the same as the source voltage
if one component fails, the other paths continue to function
Series-Parallel
an electrical circuit that combines both series and parallel configurations
some components are connected in series, meaning the same current flows through them, while others are connected in parallel, meaning they share the same voltage but may have different currents
Formula of Series
the total resistance is the sum of individual resistances:
Formula of Parallel
the total resistance decreases as more components are added:
