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Question
Differentiate parallel and serial circuits.
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Solution
1. Parallel circuits:
- It is connected by branches.
- Voltage remains the same across each component of the circuit
- Each bulb is fully powered.
- All bulbs stay lit if one goes out.
2. Serial circuits:
- It consist of single loop connection.
- Current remains same in all parts of the circuit.
- All the bulbs share power.
- All bulbs go out if one goes out.
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