In a series circuit, electrons only flow along one path. Given this information, which of the following is an advantage of series circuits?

A.

The voltage is the same everywhere in a series circuit.

B.

Less resistance is produced as more devices are added to the circuit.

C.

Series circuits are simpler than parallel circuits.

D.

If one part of the circuit breaks, the other parts will still be able to operate.

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Alexander Buck

Physics

7 December, 21:01

In a series circuit, electrons only flow along one path. Given this information, which of the following is an advantage of series circuits?

A.

The voltage is the same everywhere in a series circuit.

B.

Less resistance is produced as more devices are added to the circuit.

C.

Series circuits are simpler than parallel circuits.

D.

If one part of the circuit breaks, the other parts will still be able to operate.

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Esther Harmon · Answer 1

C. Series circuits are simpler than parallel circuits.

Explanation:

In series circuit, all the components are connected in single path of current flow. If one part of the circuit breaks, the whole thing would break and none of the other parts would work. The voltage is not the same everywhere. It is different across each component. In series circuit, net resistance is more as resistance of all the components connected in series are added up. So, the only advantage of a series circuit is that is simpler than the parallel circuits.