Types of circuits

27.02.2017 10:16

Series:

All the components are connected to endo-to-end, one after the other.

Note: If a bulb stops working, the other does too. The whole circuit "blows" or breaks.

 Parallel:

The components are connected side-to-side. 

The current has the choice of routes.

Note: If one bulb stops working, the other one continues to work. It's still a complete circuit. 

Parallel or series resistors

If you need to have different resistors in your circuit, you can put them in series or parallel, according to the need.

R= Resistors.

Rs= R1 + R2 + ... +Rn

Only 2 resistors:

Rp= (R1 * R2) / (R1 + R2)

3 or more resistors:

Rp= 1/ (1/R1) + (1/R2) + (1/R3) ...

OHM LAW:

VIR

V= voltage

I= amps (current)

R= ohms (resistor)

V= I * R

I= V/R

R= V/I