Series and Parallel Circuits

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What is a Series Circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected end-to-end, so that the current flows through each component in turn.

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What is a Parallel Circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing the current to split and flow through multiple paths.

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In a series circuit, what happens if one component fails?

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If one component fails in a series circuit, the entire circuit is broken and all components stop working.

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In a parallel circuit, what happens if one component fails?

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If one component fails in a parallel circuit, the other components can still function because there are multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What is the main advantage of a parallel circuit?

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The main advantage of a parallel circuit is that if one component fails, the others continue to work, providing reliability.

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What is the main disadvantage of a series circuit?

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The main disadvantage of a series circuit is that if one component fails, the entire circuit stops working.

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How do you calculate total resistance in a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, total resistance is the sum of all individual resistances: R_total = R1 + R2 + R3 + ...

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How do you calculate total resistance in a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, total resistance can be calculated using the formula: 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...

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What is voltage in a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, the total voltage is the sum of the voltages across each component.

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What is voltage in a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is the same and equal to the total voltage.