A circuit is a path where electricity travels. There are two types of circuits: Series and Parallel circuit.
A Series Circuit is where there is only one path for the current to flow whereas a parallel circuit is where the current can flow into different paths as shown in the image on the right.
What is Voltage? how does it differ in series vs parallel?
A voltage measures how much volt a current carries. In a series circuit, the volt is shared among the components while in a parallel circuit, the current has more branches to follow. It carries the same amount of volt and does not split.
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What is Current? How does it vary in series and parallel?
Current is the flow of electrons in a circuit. It is measured using a device called an ammeter and the unit of current is an amp.
In a series circuit, the current is the same and isn't shared whereas in a parallel circuit the current is shared.
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