Series vs Parallel Circuits

A series circuit is comprised of a single loop or formation of circuits called a series connection, it powers multiple components through one current of electricity. As more components like LEDs are added to the series circuit the amount of voltage need to power the single circuit increases. Depending on the color most LEDs require up to 2-3 volts of battery, so LEDs that are the same color need two times the electricity to flash in one single circuit. If there is not enough voltage in the single loop the lights will not shine because of the lack of electricity. Unlike series circuits, parallel circuits have more paths for currents to flow through. In parallel circuits negative and positive components are separated on either side, and in each loop there is an equal amount of voltage in the loops. Compared to a series circuit the battery life to power the LEDs is shorter in a parallel circuit because the battery is powering more LEDs while having the same amount of voltage flow through each loop. Unlike in a series circuit, branches work independently in parallel circuits, so if one branch is not working that will not hinder the other branches to lighting up LEDs.