types of circuits

Question 1

series circuit

Answer 1

an electrical circuit where all the components are connected in a single loop creating only one path for the current to flow

Question 2

parallel circuit

Answer 2

an electrical circuit where multiple components are connected across each other, creating many different paths for the current to flow

Question 3

characteristics of a series circuit

Answer 3

1. the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances of all the components
2. if any component fails, the entire circuit is broken
3. the current remains the same throughout the circuit

Question 4

characteristics of a parallel circuit

Answer 4

1. the voltage is the same across each component of the circuit
2. if one component fails each component has its own branch connected to the source
3. to measure the p.d the voltmeter must be connected in parallel