Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A series circuit is an electric circuit where the components are connected one after another in a single path. In this type of circuit, the same current flows through each component.
Related terms
Voltage Divider Rule: A rule used to calculate voltages across individual resistors or components in a series circuit.
Total Resistance: The sum of all resistances in a series circuit.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): States that the sum of voltage drops around any closed loop in an electric circuit is equal to zero.