Series vs Parallel Circuits (detailed) — free printable diagram

About this illustration

A side-by-side comparison diagram of series and parallel circuits. The left panel shows a series circuit with one battery cell, one open switch, and two lamps (Bulb 1 and Bulb 2) connected in a single loop, with a current-direction sub-diagram and a note reading 'Single loop. Current flows through Lamp 1 and then Lamp 2.' The right panel shows a parallel circuit with one battery cell, one open switch, and two lamps (Bulb 1 and Bulb 2) connected in parallel branches, with a current-direction sub-diagram showing current splitting at nodes. A shared key at the bottom defines battery cell, switch (open), lamp/bulb, wire, connection node, and conventional current direction.

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