Series and Parallel Connection

It is a circuit in which resistors are arranged in a chain.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

The current in this type of connection is the same all throughout.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

The voltage in this type of connection is the same all throughout.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

This type of connection has two or more paths for current to flow through.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

This type of connection has a higher total resistance.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

This type of connection has a higher total current

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

In this type of connection even if one component fails, the other components will not be affected.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

Components in this type of connection don’t easily overheat.

• Series Connection

• Parallel Connection

Find the total resistance of a series connection with 4 devices that have 9Ω each.

• 39

• 28

• 42

• 36

Find the total resistance of a parallel connection with devices that have 10Ω, 40Ω, and 50Ω resistors.

• 0.95

• 100

• 0.145

• 0