Switches can be added to a parallel circuit to turn components on and off. The position of switches in parallel circuit is important. If the switch is open, both lamps are off.

So we use parallel circuits for power and (generally) series circuits for control. In some cases, control circuits use a parallel configuration. Consider the common example of wiring up a three-way ...

If you wanted, you can make a similar circuit with 10 or 20 bulbs. Just connect them all in a line so that the same current goes through each one. This is a series connection.

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