Resistors in Series and Parallel Combinations
Resistors in Series and Parallel Combinations
A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. Resistors reduce the current flow and lower voltage levels within circuits. Most circuits often have more than one resistor to limit the flow of charges in a circuit. The two simplest combinations of resistors are – series and parallel. In this article, we will be discussing resistors in series and parallel combinations.
Circuit Components
A circuit is composed of conductors (wire), power source, load, resistor, and switch. A circuit starts and ends at the same point. Usually, copper wire without insulation is used as a conductor. A switch is used to make or break a circuit. Resistors control the flow of the electric current in a circuit. A resistor is a passive element which means that it only consumes power but does not generate power. A load in a circuit consumes electrical energy and converts it into other forms of energy like light, heat, etc. A load can be a light bulb, fan, etc. Now let us know about resistors in series and parallel combinations.
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