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Series and Parallel Circuits Differences in Physics Import Concepts Must to Know

Question. Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits.

Answer:

Table of Difference between Series and Parallel CircuitsTable of Difference between Series and Parallel Circuits
Differentiating PropertySeries CircuitsParallel Circuits
Component OrientationThe components are connected in one after the other manner.Here the components are connected in head-to-head and tail to tail manner.
CurrentSame current flows through all the components in the circuit.Different current flows through each component in the circuit.
VoltageDifferent potential difference (voltage) exists across each component.The potential difference (voltage) existing across the various component in the circuit is same.
Number of pathsSingleMultiple (depends on number of components) .
FaultFault in one of the circuit components causes hindrance in operation of complete circuit.Fault in a single component does not hinder the operation of rest of the circuit.
TroubleshootingDifficult.Quite easy.
Equivalent resistanceThe equivalent resistance is always more than highest value of resistance in the series connection.The equivalent resistance always has a less value than any of the single resistors connected parallelly.
WireComparatively more wire is needed to make it.Comparatively less wire is needed to make it.
FunctionalityComponents are not functional if any of the components is damaged because it disrupts the flow of current.Components are functional even if any of the other components is damaged.
Diagram
Illustration: Series and Parallel Circuits Differences in Physics Import Concepts Must to Know
Illustration: Series and Parallel Circuits Differences in Physics Import Concepts Must to Know