Series circuits and parallel circuits are ... So, let's dive into what they look like in a circuit diagram. Okay, we're going to stick with the same example that we used last time, fairy lights ...

Because, unlike a simple string of lights in a series circuit ... paths for current to flow to the other bulbs. This circuit and circuit diagram contain a cell and two lamps connected in parallel ...

Although these lights cause hours of frustration during the holidays, they also provide an excellent example of a series circuit. The individual bulbs that make up the string are connected in series, ...