02-02 Series vs Parallel Circuits

##series ##parallel

Series vs Parallel Circuits

Consider the voltages and currents in this series + parallel circuit:
DC circuit parallel & series.png

Current takes the Path of Least Resistance:
DC circuit Path of Least Resistance.png

Water equivalent:
Water equivalent model.png

A real circuit:
DC circuit series parallel relay.png

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