When cells are connected in parallel, the total current drawn increases compared to when they are connected in series. This is due to the fact that in a parallel arrangement, the current is distributed among the components according to the formula (V/Ri), where V is the voltage and Ri is the resistance of each component. In contrast, in a series configuration, the same current flows through each component, resulting in a lower total current. Understanding these principles is essential for analyzing electrical circuits effectively.
PREREQUISITESElectrical engineering students, circuit designers, and anyone interested in understanding the behavior of electrical circuits involving series and parallel connections.
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When in parallel the current is shared in each component according to (V/Ri)
Whilst in series equal current goes through each component
Dirac.
What is the voltage of the parallel cells?phyphysics said:When the cells are connected in parallel, what happens to the total current drawn when compared with the arrangement that the cells are connected in series?