Electric Circuits: Series vs Parallel

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Series Circuit

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Single path for current

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Parallel Circuit

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Multiple paths for current

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Total Resistance (Series)

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Sum of all resistances

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Total Resistance (Parallel)

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Reciprocal of sum of reciprocals

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Voltage in Series

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Divides across components

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Voltage in Parallel

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Same across all components

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Current in Series

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Same through all components

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Current in Parallel

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Divides across branches

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Ohm's Law

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V = IR

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Power Formula

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P = VI