A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected in a single path, with the same current flowing through each component. This means that the components are connected one after the other, forming a loop.
To find the current in a series circuit, you can use Ohm's Law, which states that current (I) is equal to voltage (V) divided by resistance (R). This means that I = V/R. You can also use Kirchhoff's Current Law, which states that the total current entering a junction is equal to the total current leaving the junction.
In a series circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances. This means that if you have three components with resistances of 10 ohms, 20 ohms, and 30 ohms, the total resistance would be 10 + 20 + 30 = 60 ohms.
In a series circuit, the current remains the same throughout the circuit. This is because there is only one path for the current to flow, so it cannot split or change direction. This is known as the conservation of charge.
In a series circuit, the voltage is divided among the different components. This means that the voltage across each component will be different, but the sum of the voltage drops across all components will equal the total voltage supplied by the power source. This is known as Kirchhoff's Voltage Law.