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In a series circuit, the components, R1 and R2, of the circuit are connected end to end, so that the current passes through each component one after the other, without division or branching into parallel circuits.
Electrical circuit in which the components are connected end to end, so that the current flows through them all one after the other.
Current in a series circuit
The current flowing through each of the components is the same. This can be written as IT = I1 = I2, where IT is the total current flow, I1 is the current flowing through component 1, and I2 is the current flowing through component 2. To measure the current flow an ammeter is connected to the components in series. For example, if the current at component 1 is 2 amps and at component 2 is 2 amps, then the total current is 2 amps.Voltage in a series circuit
As the current flowing through each of the components is the same, the energy required (voltage) in moving this equal amount of current through each of the components is also the same. If V1 is the voltage across component 1 and V2 is the voltage across component 2, then the total voltage, VT, is given by VT = V1 + V2. The voltage can be measured across each component by connecting a voltmeter in parallel with the component. For example, if the voltage across component 1 is 3 volts and across component 2 is 3 volts, then the total voltage is 6 volts.How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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