Current and voltage across resistors

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In a series circuit, the current remains constant across all resistors, while the voltage divides among them based on their resistance values. Conversely, in a parallel circuit, the voltage remains constant across each resistor, but the current divides according to the resistance. This fundamental difference affects how resistors behave in each configuration. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing electrical circuits. The discussion clarifies the key distinctions between current and voltage in series and parallel resistor arrangements.
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The effect on current flow and voltages across resistors for
- resistors connected in series
- resistors connected in parallel

can anyone help me and tell me the diffrences?
 
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Hi master_mind! Welcome to PF! :wink:

In one case, the current is the same; in the other case, the voltage is the same.

Which way round do you think it is, and why? :smile:​
 
is it that in the series circuit the current is the same across all resistors, and on the parallel circuit the voltage is the same across each resistor.

thanks
 
That's what it is.
 
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