key term - Series connection

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.

Related terms

Parallel connection:

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.