Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A series connection refers to a circuit configuration where the components are connected one after another, forming a single pathway for the current to flow through.
A parallel connection is when components are connected side by side, providing multiple pathways for the current to flow through.
Voltage drop: Voltage drop refers to the decrease in voltage across a component in a circuit due to its resistance or impedance.
Ohm's Law: Ohm's Law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it and inversely proportional to its resistance.