Definition

Noun: A series circuit is an electrical circuit in which all components (such as resistors, lamps, or batteries) are connected end-to-end in a single, continuous path for the electric current to flow. The same current passes through each component in sequence, and the total voltage is divided among them.

Usage

A series circuit describes a specific, fundamental type of electrical connection. It is a technical term used primarily in physics, electronics, and electrical engineering. - It is used to explain the behavior of current and voltage in a simple circuit. - It is often contrasted with a parallel circuit.

Examples

• Noun:
  • In a simple series circuit with two light bulbs, if one bulb burns out, the entire circuit is broken and the other bulb will also go out.
  • The total resistance in a series circuit is simply the sum of the individual resistances.
  • The physics teacher demonstrated how voltage is shared between components in a series circuit.

Advanced Usage

• "To be wired in series": This phrase describes the connection method that creates a series circuit.
  • The batteries in the flashlight are wired in series to increase the total voltage.

Variants and Related Words

• Series connection (n): The act or method of connecting components end-to-end.
  • A series connection is used to sum voltages.
• In series (adverbial phrase): Describes the manner of connection.
  • The resistors are connected in series.

Synonyms

• Daisy chain (n, informal): A connected series, often used in computing and electronics to describe a similar sequential connection.
  • The devices were linked in a daisy chain.

Antonyms

• Parallel circuit (n): An electrical circuit where components are connected across common points, providing multiple paths for the current.
  • In a parallel circuit, each component receives the full voltage.

Noun

1. a circuit having its parts connected serially