Question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a series combination?

Answer 1

Disadvantages of series combination:

• If one component in a series circuit fails, then all the components in the circuit fail because the circuit has been broken.
• The more components there are in a series circuit, the greater the circuit’s resistance.

Advantages of series combination:

• Cells connected in series give a greater resultant voltage than individual cells.
• Voltage increases if the number of cells increases.
• Series circuits do not overheat easily.