Total Current Increase when Cells Connected in Parallel

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The discussion revolves around the behavior of electrical current when cells are connected in parallel versus in series, specifically focusing on the total current drawn in each arrangement.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the implications of connecting cells in parallel versus series, questioning how the total current changes in each case. Some suggest looking up relevant laws and principles, such as Kirchhoff's laws and Ohm's law, to better understand the concepts involved.

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The discussion includes various perspectives, with some participants emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying principles rather than seeking direct answers. There is an ongoing exploration of how current behaves in different configurations, but no consensus has been reached on the specific outcomes.

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Participants express frustration over perceived lack of effort in seeking answers and emphasize the importance of learning rather than simply obtaining solutions. There are references to textbook resources that may contain relevant information.

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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?
 
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That looks like something you could easily look up in textbook. Have you tried that?
 
Look up Kirchoffs laws and Mesh and node analysis. It should all be in the textbook
 
Then, say, when 3 cells of 1.5 V are connected in parallel with a fixed resistor, will the total current drawn be larger than the cells connected in series? Why?
 
HallsofIvy said:
That looks like something you could easily look up in textbook. Have you tried that?

Have you tried posting something useful up, you sarcastic prat.

When in parallel the current is shared in each component according to (V/Ri)

Whilst in series equal current goes through each component

Dirac.
 
Dirac said:
Have you tried posting something useful up, you sarcastic prat.
Watch your words!
Viet Dao,
 
Dirac said:
Have you tried posting something useful up, you sarcastic prat.

When in parallel the current is shared in each component according to (V/Ri)

Whilst in series equal current goes through each component

Dirac.

I don't consider things that prevent a person from learning to be "useful". Being handed answers only prevents a person from learning how to do it himself. Your attitude has consistently been "Please help me trick my teacher into giving me a passing grade without actually having to learn anything." I don't understand why you bother.
 
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?
What is the voltage of the parallel cells?

What does Ohms law tell you about the current?
 

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