SIMPLE ELECTRICAL WIRING
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
Meaning of Electrical Circuit
An electric circuit is a system that consists of the load, source of electricity, the key or switch and the connecting wires.
Types of Electrical Circuit
There are two types of electrical circuits (i) Series circuit (ii) Parallel circuit.
(i) Series Circuit: In this arrangement, the load (resistors) is connected end to end. The same current flows through all appliances. If one stops functioning, the others stop.
Series Circuit
(ii) Parallel Circuit: In this arrangement, the load(resistors) are connected side by side in parallel order. The same voltage is used. A fault which may occur in one electrical path will not affect the others.
Parallel circuit
Evaluation
- What is Electrical circuit?
- Differentiate between series circuit and parallel circuit.
Wiring Tools and Materials
Electrical wiring is an arrangement whereby electrical loads are connected to the mains supply.
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