Difference between Series and Parallel Combination

Difference between Series and Parallel Combination Points : Difference between Series and Parallel Combination

Difference between Series and Parallel Combination
	Series Combination	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