Question

Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

Answer 1

The Series Arrangement:

1. A series circuit is an end-to-end connection of resistors.
2. The current in the circuit remains the same while the voltage divides.
3. In a series arrangement, the current decreases as the voltage divides in each circuit component, resulting in heat loss and malfunctioning of the electrical appliances.
4. When one component fails in a series arrangement, the circuit breaks, and other components also won't work.
5. In a parallel connection, the current is divided into all components while the voltage remains constant.

An illustrative diagram of the domestic circuit is shown below.

1. It can be inferred from the domestic circuit diagram given above that electrons flow in several directions in a parallel circuit.
2. Distinct sections connect different components of the circuit.
3. Electric current flows in a different direction when a circuit breaks in one direction.

Hence, the series arrangement is not used in home circuits because if one component fails, the entire arrangement fails.