Series circuits and parallel circuits have different applications based on their characteristics. Example of series circuit is in Christmas light and example of parallel circuit is in household electrical wiring
Where are series circuits used and where are parallel circuits used?
A series circuit is a path for electricity where the current flows in a single pathway.
Christmas lights: When you see Christmas lights, the bulbs are usually connected in a line. If one light bulb stops working, the whole set of bulbs won't turn on.
Flashlights: Many flashlights use a series of connected circuits to make the light bulb glow. The battery is connected to the bulb with one path so that the electricity can go through the bulb.
Parallel circuits are a type of electrical circuit where the components are connected in such a way that there are multiple paths for the electric current to flow. This means that if one component fails, the others can still continue to operate.
In houses, parallel circuits are often used for electrical wiring. Several electrical outlets and devices are connected to each other, so that they can all work separately without interfering with each other. If one machine stops working or breaks, it won't affect the power to the other machines.
Parallel circuits are very common in electronic devices. Resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits are often connected together in parallel to let the electric current flow in different paths and let each component work on its own.