Define
Electric
Circuit
An electric circuit consists of a device that provides
energy to the charged particles that make up the
current, such as a battery or a generator, as well as
devices that use current, such as lamps, electric motors,
or computers, and the connecting wires or transmission
lines.
TYPES OF CIRCUIT
Series-Parallel
Series Circuit Parallel Circuit
Circuit
Components are connected The flow of electricity is Combination of series and
in a single path, so the same divided between each parallel connections,
current flows through each according to the resistance offering a mix of
component. along each route. characteristics from both
types.
How simple
circuit works?
A simple circuit works by allowing electric current to flow
through a closed loop of conductive materials, such as wires
and components like resistors, capacitors, and light bulbs..
When a power source, such as a battery, is connected to the circuit, it
provides the energy needed to push electrons through the circuit. The
electrons flow from the negative terminal of the power source, through
the components in the circuit, and back to the positive terminal of the
power source, completing the loop. s..
As the electrons move through the circuit, they encounter
resistance from the components. This resistance causes
energy to be converted into other forms, such as heat in a
resistor or light in a bulb. The amount of resistance in the
circuit determines how much current can flow and how
much energy is converted. .
How does
electricity flows
in each type of
Series Circuit:
circuit ?
In a series circuit, electricity flows through each component
in the circuit sequentially, one after the other. This means
that the current passing through each component is the
same, as there is only one path for the current to follow. If
one component fails or is removed, the entire circuit is
interrupted, and no current can flow.
Parallel Circuit:
In a parallel circuit, electricity flows through multiple
branches, with each branch containing its own
components. This means that the current divides among
the branches according to the resistance of each branch.
Components in parallel have the same voltage across them,
but the current through each component can vary. If one
branch fails or is removed, the other branches can continue
to operate independently.
Series-Parallel Circuit:
This type of circuit combines elements of both series and
parallel circuits. It has branches of components in parallel,
but those branches are connected in series with other
branches or components. As a result, the flow of electricity
is divided among the parallel branches, and then flows
through the series-connected components in each branch.
