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My brother and I have a project where we light up 10 by 5 leds but we aren't sure how to power it the best, and if we should put in series or parallel.
In a series circuit, the components are connected one after the other, forming a single path for current flow. In a parallel circuit, the components are connected side by side, allowing multiple paths for current flow.
In general, parallel circuits are more efficient for powering LEDs. This is because each LED in a parallel circuit receives the full voltage, whereas in a series circuit, the voltage is divided among the LEDs, resulting in lower brightness.
In a series circuit, the brightness of each LED will be lower compared to a parallel circuit. This is because the voltage is divided among the LEDs, resulting in less power being delivered to each one.
Yes, it is possible to mix series and parallel circuits in an LED project. This can be useful if you want to control the brightness of different sections of LEDs, or if you have a combination of high and low voltage LEDs.
The appropriate resistor values for series and parallel circuits can be calculated using Ohm's law. In a series circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the individual resistances, while in a parallel circuit, the total resistance is calculated using the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances. It is important to choose resistors that can handle the power and voltage requirements of your specific LED project.