Question

State three points of difference between series combination of resistors and parallel
combination of resistors.​

Answer 1

1) In series circuits, the current flowing through the components is the same.

In parallel circuits, the current flowing through each branch depends on the impedance of components in that branch.

2) In series circuits, the magnitude of the potential difference across a component depends on the component’s impedance.

In parallel circuits, the magnitude of the potential difference across each component is the same

3) In series circuits,  the capacitance of individual capacitors add up, so that the total capacitance is always greater than the largest capacitance of an individual capacitor.

In parallel circuits, the total capacitance of capacitors is always smaller than the smallest capacitance of an individual capacitor.

Answer 2

Answer:

Series - same amount of current flows through all the components

Parallel - the current flowing through each components combine to form the current flow through the source

Series - in an electrical circuit components are arranged in a line

Parallel - in an electrical circuit components are arranged parallel with each other

Series - if one component breakdown, whole circuit burn out

Parallel - other components will function, even if one component breakdown, each has its own independent circuit