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In a series circuit the current goes from the source through one device, then the next one, then the next one .....

In a parallel circuit, the current splits after leaving the source and part of it goes through one device, part through another .....

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Series and parallel circuits are two different ways of wiring electrical components in a circuit.

In a series circuit, the components are connected one after another along a single path. It means that the current flowing through each component is the same, but the voltage drop across each component can vary. To wire components in a series circuit, you can follow these steps:

1. Take the first component and connect one terminal to the positive terminal of the power source.
2. Connect the other terminal of the first component to one terminal of the second component.
3. Repeat this process for all the components, connecting the terminals one after another until you reach the last component.
4. Finally, connect the other terminal of the last component to the negative terminal of the power source.

In a parallel circuit, the components are connected along multiple paths, providing multiple routes for the current to flow. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is the same, but the current can vary. To wire components in a parallel circuit, you can follow these steps:

1. Take the first component and connect one terminal to the positive terminal of the power source.
2. Take the second component and connect one terminal to the positive terminal of the power source.
3. Repeat this process for all the components, connecting each component's terminal separately to the positive terminal.
4. Finally, connect the other terminal of all the components to the negative terminal of the power source.

By following these wiring techniques, you can create either a series or parallel circuit, depending on your design requirements.