Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits with its Practical Applications
Connections
Series components share one single node and there is no other connection. In simple terms, the head of one component connects to the tail of other one and there is no other connection in between them.
On the other hand heads of all parallel components share one common node, and tail shares other common nodes.
Voltage
The input voltage is divided into series components.
The voltage across parallel components always equals the applied input voltage.
Current
Current always remains same in series components.
Current is shared between the parallel connected devices.
Limitations
A damaged component in series circuit opens the overall circuit thus abolishing the current flow through the circuit.
In a parallel circuit, a damaged component opens the branch, other parts of circuit remain intact.
Resistance
Series resistors are simply added to obtain the equivalent resistance.
Parallel resistors require a specific formula for appropriate solution.