Final answer:
In a series-parallel circuit, components connected in parallel will display characteristics of a parallel circuit, where different currents can flow through each pathway, and the failure of one component does not affect the others.
Step-by-step explanation:
Components that are connected in parallel in a series-parallel circuit will display the characteristics of a parallel circuit. In a parallel connection, different currents can flow through each component because each path has an independent connection to the power source. This is in contrast to a series circuit where the same current flows through all components. If one component in a series circuit fails, like a lamp burning out, it affects the operation of the other components, causing all lamps to go dark. However, in a parallel circuit, the failure of one component does not affect the others, and they continue to operate normally. The resistance measurement in a parallel circuit is also different, as the total resistance is the inverse of the sum of the inverse of each resistor's resistance. Therefore, resistance can be significantly reduced when more resistors are added in parallel.