Series & parallel Circuits
By Caitlin Rusconi
Series
Christmas lights are a series circuit because of how the bulbs are situated along the wires.
Batteries in a remote are another use of series circuits.
Disadvantages
It is illegal to do your own electrical wiring
If there is a break in the wire all the lights after the bra will turn off
Advantages
You can add additional power sources
They are easy to use and make
They are less likely to over heat
Parallel
A chandelier's light bulbs are situated in a parallel circuit because the lights are parallel to each other.
All appliances in your household are all hooked up with the main supply of electricity in your house.
Advantages
Parallel circuits also allow components to be added in the circuit without changing the voltage.
Its a simple layout and easy to create.
If a wire near a light bulb breaks only the light bulb in front of the break looses it power
Disadvantages
It is illegal to do your own electrical wiring