What is a series circuit?
A circuit with only one path for current to travel
What is a parallel circuit?
A circuit with several different paths for current to travel
In a series circuit, total voltage = ?
VT = V1 + V2
In a series circuit, total current = ?
IT = I1 = I2
In a series circuit, total resistance = ?
RT = R1 + R2
In a parallel circuit, total voltage = ?
VT = V1 = V2
In a parallel circuit, total current = ?
IT = I1 + I2
In a parallel circuit, total resistance = ?
1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2