Series and Parallel Circuit Series and parallel circuits are two fundamental configurations in electrical circuits, each with distinct characteristics that affect how electricity flows through them.

This circuit contains a 5 Ω resistor in series with two resistors, 6 Ω and 4 Ω, which are in parallel. Start by calculating the combined resistance of the two parallel resistors.

In circuits connected in parallel, the components are connected on different branches. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.