Series and Parallel Circuits

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected end-to-end, so that the current flows through each component in turn.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected across common points or junctions, providing multiple pathways for the current to flow.

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What happens to the other bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb is removed?

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If one bulb is removed from a series circuit, the entire circuit is broken, and all bulbs will go out.

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What happens to the other bulbs in a parallel circuit if one bulb is removed?

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If one bulb is removed from a parallel circuit, the other bulbs will remain lit because they have separate pathways for current.

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In a parallel circuit, how many pathways are there for charge to flow?

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In a parallel circuit, there are two or more pathways for charge to flow.

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What is the main characteristic of current in a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, the same current flows through all components.

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What is the main characteristic of voltage in a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is the same.

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How does adding more resistors in series affect the total resistance?

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Adding more resistors in series increases the total resistance of the circuit.

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How does adding more resistors in parallel affect the total resistance?

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Adding more resistors in parallel decreases the total resistance of the circuit.

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What is Ohm's Law?

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Ohm's Law states that the current (I) through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage (V) across the two points and inversely proportional to the resistance (R) of the conductor, expressed as V = IR.