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Why does current stay the same in a series circuit?
The current in a series circuit is the same at each resistor present in the circuit. Since each light bulb has the same resistance (“identical bulbs”) and the same current, they will have the same power output (P = I2R as discussed in the previous Lesson ).
Why current is same in series and different in parallel?
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each of the components is the same, and the total current is the sum of the currents flowing through each component. In a series circuit, every device must function for the circuit to be complete. If one bulb burns out in a series circuit, the entire circuit is broken.
Does current remain the same or split in the circuit?
In a series circuit, the current flowing through the circuit elements is same. But the voltage drop across each element depends upon the value of resistance or reactance.
Does current always stay the same?
You might think that the current gets less as it flows through one component after another, but it is not like this. The current is not used up by the components in a circuit. This means that the current is the same everywhere in a series circuit, even if it has lots of lamps or other components.
Why does the current not change in a series circuit?
Explanation: Current (I) remains constant throughout a series circuit. This is because the resistors in a series connection do not change or decrease the current flowing through them. They just resist the current.
Why does the current remain constant?
The reason that current stays the same throughout a series circuit is the conservation of charge. As you noted, current is the flow rate of charge.
What stays constant in a series circuit?
In a series circuit, current is constant.
Does current remain the same or split in the series circuit?
The same current flows through each part of a series circuit. The total resistance of a series circuit is equal to the sum of individual resistances. Voltage applied to a series circuit is equal to the sum of the individual voltage drops. If the circuit is broken at any point, no current will flow.