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I was wondering if anyone knew any good sites explaining parallel/series circuits? Thank you in advance.
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A parallel circuit is an electrical circuit in which the current flows through multiple paths. This means that each component in the circuit has its own separate path to the power source, allowing for different amounts of current to flow through each path.
A series circuit is an electrical circuit in which the current flows through a single path. This means that all components in the circuit are connected in a line, and the same amount of current flows through each component.
The main difference between a parallel and series circuit is the way the current flows. In a parallel circuit, the current flows through multiple paths, while in a series circuit, the current flows through a single path. Additionally, the voltage across each component in a parallel circuit is the same, while in a series circuit, the voltage is divided among the components.
To calculate the total resistance in a parallel circuit, you can use the formula 1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn, where Rt is the total resistance and R1-Rn are the individual resistances of each component. This formula takes into account the fact that in a parallel circuit, the total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.
To calculate the total resistance in a series circuit, you can simply add up the individual resistances of each component. This is because in a series circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances.