Cells, Series and Parallel connection

When different electrical devices are connected in a single circuit under the influence of some energy source, all of them are made to connect in a particular manner. One of how the devices are connected is known as a parallel connection and the other way is known as a series connection. All these connections are possibly made only with the help of the drift of electrons and the origin of resistivity. In a series circuit connection, only two components are allowed to share the same node and the same current flows through them. Whereas in a parallel connection, several components are allowed to share only two common nodes. 

Series Circuit Connection

What is a series circuit connection? 

One of the most prominent connections of cells, the series connection, is when the same amount of current flows through different components following the same path and sharing the same node. The connection between different components is known as a series circuit connection. 

Advantages of series circuit connection

One of the most prominent connections of cells, the series connection when made, does not have too many advantages, but some of them are as follows:

• People won’t face any problems while using a series circuit, as it does not get overheated and this makes it a reliable circuit connection around some explosive sources such as clothes or dry plants. 
• Series circuits are not some complicated series connection. This type of circuit connection can be easily and easily handled. You can make and learn it on your own. They have got simple designs which are very easy to understand. And when you have learnt it and understood it, that means even you will be able to repair it in case of any damages. 
• In terms of voltage, it is a reliable series with a high output value and thereby it keeps the capacity of getting connected to more devices. 
•  Every component made to connect in a circuit receives the same amount of current because the current flows through the same circuit that makes its connection with every component.

Disadvantages of Series Circuit Connection

Although the series circuit connection seems to be a fabulous circuit connection, which it is, there are still some disadvantages of it. Let us see what they are:

• The entire circuit connection will get broken down if there is a breakdown at one single point in the entire series circuit connection.
• The resistance in the circuit will increase with the increasing number of components being added to the circuit. 

Parallel circuit connection

What is a parallel circuit connection?

When more than two devices are linked in a single connection, but across one another in such a way that it seems one terminal connection is attached to another to form a junction point and also the other end is attached too to form the other point, is known as a parallel circuit connection. 

Advantages of series circuit connection

Although parallel circuit connection does not have too many advantages, some of them should be mentioned. They are as follows:

• Every component connected to a parallel circuit receives an equal amount of voltage. 
• New elements to the connection can be added or disconnected easily without affecting the entire connection.
• Different paths are available in the parallel circuit connection; hence, if any problem occurs, the current will also pass on to every different component through several routes.

Disadvantages of parallel circuit connection

Although it has got several advantages, it is prone to disadvantages too:

• Involves the use of lots of wires, thereby making the connection a bit problematic
• The voltage can neither be increased nor multiplied in a parallel circuit connection.
• Parallel circuit connection often fails to perform when there is a need for an equal amount of current passage through several units. 

Difference between series and parallel circuit connections:

Conclusion

Both the series and the parallel circuit connections have appropriate functions in our daily lives and find their application in every different type of industry. In a series circuit connection, only two components are allowed to share the same node and the same current flows through them. Whereas in a parallel connection, several components are allowed to share only two common nodes. All these connections are possibly made only with the help of the drift of electrons and the origin of resistivity. Both of them have everyday applications in our daily lives and are useful in many ways.