please help! what is the relation of alternating current to a parallel circuit and direct current to series circuit.?
2006-09-11 02:45:04 · 4 answers · asked by Misa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Hi In a parallel circuit all loads draw what they need and in a series circuit the loads add up. Your home is AC and parallel. Your flashlight is DC and series.
2006-09-11 02:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I remember, series circuits have one thing after another, Three resistors in a row. Parallel circuits have several circuits that are in "parallel" to each other, allowing current to run thru each of the lines. AC is power that flows back and forth, like what you plus into from the wall, and DC is one way current, like a battery. While this doesn't answer the question exactly, I hope it helps refresh your memory. (BTW I have not thought about basic circuitry in a couple years, so I hope my explainations are understandable and correct.)
2006-09-11 09:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by Brian H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternating current is an electrical current whose polarity and flow change perodically. Continuous direct current has a single polarity.
AC and DC behave the same way as far as series vs. parallel circuits are concerned.
2006-09-11 09:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have most of the info you need already from other people that answered you question so for. They are correct all the way lol.
Just thought I would add this web page for you to look at may explain a little better for you. http://www.tpub.com/neets/book1/chapter3/1-3.htm
2006-09-11 10:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by jjnsao 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋