Series circuit and parallel circuit

Series Circuit & Parallel Circuit

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Series Circuit & Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit is a complete circuit formed from connecting wires and electrical components that allow electric current to flow.
An electrical circuit consists of an electrical source, electrical components, connecting wires and a switch.
Electrical components can be connected in an electrical circuit with two types of arrangement:

Series circuit
Parallel circuit

Series circuit

A series circuit is a circuit that has one path for electrical energy to flow
All electrical components in a series circuit will share an electrical current

The more bulbs are connected, the dimmer the light of the bulb
If one of the bulbs burns out, the other bulb does not light up
Series circuit is easy to install and the power source depletes slower

Parallel circuit

A parallel circuit is a circuit that has two or more paths for electrical energy to flow
In a parallel circuit, the amount of electrical energy flows through each path is the same

The number of bulbs does not affect the brightness of the bulbs
If one of the bulbs burns out, the other bulb is still on
Parallel circuits are more difficult to install and the power source runs out faster