| Difference between Series and Parallel Combination | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | In this case there is only one path for the flow of current. | In this case there are multiple paths for the flow of current. |
| 2. | Resistors are said to be connected in series, when they are connected end to end consecutively. | Resistors are said to be connected in parallel when each of them is connected between the two common points. |
| 3. | The total o1tage of the battery is equal to the sum of potential difference across the individual resistances i.e. V = V1 + V2 + V3 | In this case variable amount of current flows through each resistor. I = I1 + I2 + I3 |
| 4. | In this case same amount of current flows through each resistor. | In this case potential difference across each of the resistances is same and is equal to the potential difference of the battery V. |
| 5. | In this case combined resistance of all the resistors can be obtained by adding the individual resistors .i.e. R = R1 + R2 + R3 | In this case reciprocal of equivalent resistance can be obtained by adding the reciprocals of the individual resistors. 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 |
Difference between Series and Parallel Combination
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