series-parallel

Question 1

2 advantages of a series circuit

Answer 1

1. Fewer wires

2. Lower resistance

Question 2

2 disadvantages of a series circuit

Answer 2

1. One element fails - the circuit fails

2. No independent control

Question 3

2 advantages of a parallel circuit

Answer 3

1. a failure of one component does not lead to the failure of the other components
2. more components may be added in parallel without the need for more voltage

Question 4

2 disadvantages of a parallel circuit

Answer 4

1. power remains at the same voltage as the voltage of a single power source
2. Lower resistance
3. split of an energy source across the entire circuit