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Bench reference · 254 terms

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Series connection

Also: series circuit

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In plain language

Elements connected in one unbranched path so the same current passes through them.

Technical definition

Ideal series resistances add; voltage division follows impedance, not merely component count.

Example Two resistors of 1 kΩ and 2 kΩ in series total 3 kΩ.

Common misconception Components drawn next to each other are not necessarily in series if another branch joins their node.