SERIES VS PARALLEL CIRCUIT
What is a Series Circuit?
A circuit is said to be connected in series when the same current flows through all the components in the
circuit. In such circuits, the current has only one path. Let us consider the household decorative string
lights as an example of a series circuit. This is nothing but a series of multiple tiny bulbs connected in
series. If one bulb fuses, all the bulbs in the series do not light up.
What is a Parallel Circuit?
A circuit is said to be parallel when the electric current has multiple paths to flow through. The
components that are a part of the parallel circuits will have a constant voltage across all ends.
Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits
The major difference between series and the parallel circuit is the amount of current that flows through
each of the components in the circuit. In a series circuit, the same amount of current flows through all
the components placed in it. On the other hand, in parallel circuits, the components are placed in
parallel with each other due to which the circuit splits the current flow. The current flowing from the
source will be divided into the current flowing through each of these components.
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Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits
Series Parallel
The same amount of current The current flowing through each component combines to form the
flows through all the current flow through the source.
components
In an electrical circuit, In an electrical circuit, components are arranged parallel to each other
components are arranged in a
line
If one component breaks Other components will function even if one component breaks down,
down, the whole circuit will each has its own independent circuit
burn out.