Series Circuit
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.
Analogy
Imagine a group of friends holding hands in a line while playing "pass the message." Each person passes on the message they receive to the next person in line. Similarly, in a series circuit, electrons pass through each component one after another.
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.
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