a supply of electrical energy ( an e.m.f.) & a complete circuit.
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a series circuit
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A series circuit is one where the current has no choice as to which
path to follow. There are no junctions in a series circuit.
switches in a series circuit
A single switch will control all the lamps in a series circuit.
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adding lamps to a series circuit
Adding extra lamps to a series circuit reduces their brightness.
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a parallel circuit
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A parallel circuit is one where the current has a choice as to which
path to follow.
switches in a parallel circuit
A switch in a parallel circuit can control a single lamp.
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switches in a parallel circuit
A switch in a parallel circuit can control all the lamps.
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adding lamps to a parallel circuit
Adding extra lamps to a parallel circuit does not reduce their
brightness.
Aug 24, 2015
series circuits
Aug 24, 2015
A series circuit is one where the
current has no choice as to which path to follow. There are no junctions in a series circuit. A single switch will control all the lamps in a series circuit. Adding extra lamps to a series circuit reduces their brightness.
parallel circuits
Aug 24, 2015
A parallel circuit is one where the
current has a choice as to which path to follow. A switch in a parallel circuit can control a single lamp. A switch in a parallel circuit can control all the lamps. Adding extra lamps to a parallel circuit does not reduce their brightness.