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What are the 2 types of electric circuits? |
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series circuit parallel circuit
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What is a series circuit? |
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circuit in which electric current follows only ONE PATH |
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What is a parallel circuit? |
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circuit in which an electric circuit can follow MORE than one path |
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What kind of circuit is used in homes and businesses? |
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What is the main advantage of parallel circuits? |
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If one load stops working, there would be no break in the flow of electrons, so the rest of the loads would continue working. |
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