Potential Difference, current, and resistance

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The discussion revolves around understanding potential difference, current, and resistance in electrical circuits, specifically in series and parallel configurations. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the nature of these circuits.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants question the original poster's understanding of circuit types, particularly the assertion that all circuits are parallel. There is a suggestion to review Ohm's law and work through examples to clarify the differences between series and parallel circuits.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants providing guidance on the need for the original poster to show their working and engage more deeply with the material. Multiple interpretations of circuit configurations are being explored, but there is no explicit consensus yet.

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There is an emphasis on the requirement for the original poster to demonstrate effort in their homework, as per forum guidelines. The original poster's understanding of circuit types is under scrutiny, indicating a potential gap in knowledge that needs addressing.

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How do I find the Potential Difference, current, and resistance in series and parrel circuits. arent all circuits parallel.
 
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Soulja101, please note that for homework questions we require you to show working/effort before we can help you. Better still, use the homework template with which you were provided. Do you have any thoughts on the question?

soulja101 said:
arent all circuits parallel.

No. A series circuit is not a parallel circuit!
 
i just want to to what u have to do get them
 
soulja101 said:
i just want to to what u have to do get them
soulja101, I think you need to reread your text, pay special attention to ohm's law and work some examples on the various circuit configurations. With worked examples, it will become very clear the differences between series and parallel circuits.
 

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