Parallel vs Series Circuit

Parallel Circuit

• Circuit has two or more complete paths.
• The number of paths is the same with the number of loads or resistances. (If there are 10 paths, there are also 10 loads)
• If one of the load is disconnected the other loads are still connected and working.
• The lights of the bulb (load) are more brighter.
• The loads are connected separately.

Series Circuit

• It has only one complete path.
• Consist of two or more loads in one path.
• If one load is disconnected all the loads is affected because the circuit is already open.
• The lights of the bulb (load) are dimmer.
• The loads are connected one after another.