Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Series and Parallel Circuits.
Difference between Series and Parallel Circuits
S.No. | Series Circuit | Parallel Circuit |
1 | Has one pathway. | May have two or more pathways. |
2 | Current is same anywhere in the circuit. | Current splits and passes through pathways and then adds up again. |
3 | The voltage is shared in ratio to resistance. | The voltage across each pathway is equal. |
4 | Resistance adds up and so less current draws in the circuit and battery last longer. | The total resistance is less than the least resistance, current drawn is less but the battery life is short. |
5 | If one bulb fuses than the circuit become incomplete. | If one bulb gets fuses still the circuit remains complete and the other bulb glows. |
6 | The brightness of the bulbs is less. | The brightness of the bulb is more. |
7 | Resistance Equivalent Req = R1 + R2 + R3 + ...... + Rn | Resistance Equivalent Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...... + 1/Rn |
Similarities between Series and Parallel Circuits
1. Both the circuits either series or parallel have the same aim of converting electrical energy into heat, sound etc.
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