How the current remains same in series circuit?

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between current and resistance in a circuit. It is mentioned that when current passes through a resistor, there is a decrease in current and that different loads in a circuit can demand different amounts of current. The analogy of water flowing through a tube is used to explain the concept of current and it is noted that the amount of current depends on the resistance. The conversation also mentions the impact of connecting a battery with a wire without any resistance, which can quickly discharge the battery.
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I think if current passes through first resistor then there must be some decrease in current and when reaches to next current will not be the same. And also i am not clear on this that when there are different loads in circuit , demanding different current then a device in the middle require more current. and if a device in the start requires less current. How the same flow fulfill requirements of each device.?
 
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The current is flow of charges, the amount of charge crossing the cross section of the conductor in unit time. The charge can not accumulate in a conductor. When some charge flows into a resistor at one end, it have to flow out at the other end in the same time interval.
Thing of water flowing through in a tube, the same amount flows in and out.
 
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The current depends of the resistance. The current is also measured in the amount of charges crossing a point in unit of time. I=Q/t as u can see current depends on the speed and what resistor does is that he slows the flow of electrons. In series the battery will give as much current as the Voltage and resistance allow. However in parralel u create another current path and that draws more current from the battery. Batteries have some max amount of current that they can give per one hour before get completely discharged. According to I=V/R if u just conect the two pins of tje battery with a wire, wire has verry little resistance(less than ohm) and it will allow a LARGE current to pass thus discharging the battery in a seconds. Thats why u need some resistance.
 

Related to How the current remains same in series circuit?

1. What is a series circuit?

A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected in a single loop, with the same current flowing through each component.

2. How does the current remain the same in a series circuit?

In a series circuit, the current is determined by the total resistance in the circuit. As the current flows through each component, the resistance of each component adds up, resulting in the same current flowing through each component.

3. Why does the current remain the same in a series circuit?

According to Ohm's Law, current is equal to voltage divided by resistance (I = V/R). In a series circuit, the voltage remains constant, and since the resistance adds up, the current must also remain the same.

4. What happens if one component in a series circuit fails?

If one component in a series circuit fails, the circuit will be broken and no current will flow. This is because the current must flow through each component in the circuit, and if one is not functioning, the circuit cannot be completed.

5. Can the current change in a series circuit?

No, the current cannot change in a series circuit as long as the voltage and resistance remain constant. If either the voltage or resistance changes, then the current will also change accordingly.

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