Hello everyone!

This my 4th #utopian-io contribution for Circuit Simulator . Today, I will discuss on how to simulate series and parallel circuit using Circuit Simulator Applet (www.falstad.com/circuit).

Introduction

Circuit consisting of a single power supply and one resistor is easy to understand and analyze. However, there are circuit with two or more load resistor or a power source. There are to basic ways to connect this components. It is either in series or parallel connection. 

To start our discussion, open in your browser the following url: "www.falstad.com/circuit". The online circuit simulator applet is shown below.

The applet has a pre-loaded circuit. So, you need to go to the circuit menu, and select blank circuit.

After clicking "blank circuit", the circuit applet will be clear from the pre-loaded circuit, as shown.

To start creating the circuit, go to "DRAW" and select "add Resistor"

Follow the procedure as shown on how to draw a resistor. In this #tutorial, we need at least to resistor.

Draw a power supply. Go to draw menu and select "input and sources". Then, click add voltage source (2 terminal).

The power supply is shown below.

Now connect the circuit components in series

The components are in series when both terminals of the component do not have a common point, as shown below

Click the run/stop button to simulate the circuit.

RESULT/DISCUSSION: The voltage across each resistor in a series circuit is proportionally divide to all connected ressitance, as shown.However, the whole circuit experience the same current flowing through at each resistor.

Thank you for your time! Have a nice day ahead!

Best regards,

@juecoree

(snapshot credit to @juecoree | references : 1 )

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