How does a parallel circuit differ from a series circuit?

A.
A parallel circuit has one path for electrons, but a series circuit has more than one path.

B.
A series circuit has one path for electrons, but a parallel circuit has more than one path.

C.
A parallel circuit includes more than one resistor, but a series circuit has one resistor.

D.
A parallel circuit has a power source, but a series circuit does not.

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Question

How does a parallel circuit differ from a series circuit?		
  

 
 A.
A parallel circuit has one path for electrons, but a series circuit has more than one path.
 
 B.
A series circuit has one path for electrons, but a parallel circuit has more than one path.
 
 C.
A parallel circuit includes more than one resistor, but a series circuit has one resistor.
 
 D.
A parallel circuit has a power source, but a series circuit does not.

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abb0t · Answer

if circuit is in series it means they are connected along a single path, so the same current flows through all of the components. on the otherhand, if circuit is connected in parallel, tthat means they are connected so the same voltage is applied to each component