Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

In a series arrangement of circuits, the voltage is divided. Each series component receives a small voltage so that the amount of current decreases and the device turns hot and does not work properly. Therefore, the series arrangement is not used in domestic circuits.

Series Circuit

A series circuit has numerous resistances linked one after the other.
This connection is termed an end-to-end connection or a cascade connection. There is a single path for the flow of current.

Properties of a Series Circuit

The circuit is a single current pathway.
All the components have a similar amount of current running through them.
The sum of potential dips across each component is equivalent to the EMF of the source.

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Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

Series Circuit

Properties of a Series Circuit

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Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

Series Circuit

Properties of a Series Circuit

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CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1. Draw the number of scattered particles versus the scattering angle graph for scattering of alpha particles by a thin foil. Write two important conclusions that can be drawn from this plot.

2.A square loop of side 0.50 m is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The loop is rotated through an angle of 60° in 0.2 s. The value of emf induced in the loop will be:

4. Write any two features of nuclear forces.

5.Assertion (A) : All atoms have a net magnetic moment. Reason (R) : A current loop does not always behave as a magnetic dipole.

6.Two heaters rated as \((P_1,V)\) and \((P_2,V)\) are connected in series across a dc source of \(V/2\) volt. The power consumed by the combination will be –

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Draw the number of scattered particles versus the scattering angle graph for scattering of alpha particles by a thin foil. Write two important conclusions that can be drawn from this plot.

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A square loop of side 0.50 m is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The loop is rotated through an angle of 60° in 0.2 s. The value of emf induced in the loop will be:

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Write any two features of nuclear forces.

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Assertion (A) : All atoms have a net magnetic moment. Reason (R) : A current loop does not always behave as a magnetic dipole.

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