Question

In an electric circuit,it is found that all its components carry same current but the potential difference across each is different .Identify the type of combination in which these components are joined.

Answer 1

Voltage drops when it passes through a component. This creates a potential difference. So all components are in series.

Answer 2

The type of combination is series.

• The electric circuit is defined as the path through which electric current flows. The electric circuit is of many types like open, close, series, parallel and short circuits.
• In the series circuit, the components are joined in series. Thus, the voltage drop occurs at each component causing variation in voltage.
• In a series circuit, there is only one path for the flow of current and hence, damage in any component breaks the circuit.