I know that the sum of the currents in the circuit must be equal to zero and that the algebraic sum of the voltages must be equal to zero, I know this because I am self studying this topic, bue I don't have idea of the procedure to follow.robphy said:
In a series circuit, all components are connected in a single loop, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected in multiple branches. This means that in a series circuit, the same current flows through all components, while in a parallel circuit, the current is divided between the different branches.
In a series circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of individual resistances. In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is calculated by taking the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each individual resistance.
In a series circuit, the brightness of bulbs decreases as more bulbs are added because the same current is flowing through each bulb, so each bulb receives less current. In a parallel circuit, the brightness of bulbs remains the same as more bulbs are added because each bulb receives the full current.
Yes, you can mix different types of components in both series and parallel circuits. However, it is important to consider the total resistance and current when mixing components to ensure the circuit operates properly.
In a series circuit, the voltage is divided among the components, with each component receiving a portion of the total voltage. In a parallel circuit, the voltage remains the same across each branch. This means that the total voltage in a parallel circuit is equal to the voltage of the individual branches.
