A parallel circuit has more than one path for electricity to travel through multiple wires connecting more than one component like bulbs, whereas a series circuit only provides a single path for electricity through a single wire connecting a battery to a single bulb. A parallel circuit example includes three bulbs connected by three separate wires, while a series circuit connects a bulb and battery with just one wire.

1. Parallel and
Series circuits

2. Parallel Circuit
There are more wires
connected to them than series
circuits.

3. Parallel Circuit
Parallel Circuits have more
than one path for electricity.

4. Parallel Circuit
A parallel circuit has three
bulbs and three wires.

5. Series Circuit
A series circuit is a bulb and a
battery connected with a wire.

6. Series Circuit
A series circuit has only one
path for electricity to travel.