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Series and parallel circuits

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Analogy

Series and parallel circuits is like tracking a system with arrows and numbers: decide what changes, what stays conserved, and what equation describes it.

Why now: An analogy helps when the definition feels abstract.

Do this: Match each part of the analogy to the science idea.

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In series, components share the supply potential difference.

In parallel, each branch gets the full supply potential difference.

Adding resistors in series increases total resistance.