Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
APlusPhysics Community

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Circuits Intro: Parallel and Series

(0 reviews)

By physicsgal1

· 2,783 views

Physics class is becoming very interesting, especially through this circuits chapter. I am learning about series and parallel, and the different formulas that are applied for each. I have also learned about Ohm's Law (V=IR). At first it was difficult to remember the different formulas for both series and parallel circuits, but after doing many VIR Charts, the work has become a bit simpler. I have learned a few things for both series and parallel circuits

Series:

Electric Current (I) is equal all the way through = I1=I2=I3

Parallel:

R = (R1-1 + R2-1 + R3-1)-1

Also, this Kahn Academy video has explained a little more for me!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o8_EARoMtg

  •
    • Like 1

    3 Comments

    Recommended Comments

    Newbie

    jkane

    Moderators

    I like the video explanation of unconventional current direction. nice blog, nice edits!

  • Quote
    • Newbie

    clegendre15

    Members

    Great video and very helpful in explaining the concept!

  • Quote
    • Newbie

    sciencegirl123

    Members

    I love VIR charts, they're like a twisted version of a sudoko puzzle. Thanks for the video, too; it was helpful!

  • Quote
    • Guest
    Add a comment...

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.