Series circuits have a single path where the same current flows through all loads in the same direction. Parallel circuits have multiple branches where the current divides among the paths. Parallel circuits allow different currents to flow through each branch.

1. Types of circuits
Series circuit
In a series circuit, the electric
current flows in the same direction
along a single path.
The same current goes through
all the loads.

2. Series circuit

3. Parallel circuit
In a parallel circuit, the electric current
flows through more than one path; these
different paths are called: Branches.
-The branches of a parallel circuit
divide the electric current among
them.

4. Parallel circuit