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Most homes (probably all homes) are wired in a parallel circuit (actually several parallel circuits and a few dedicated circuits) so that in the event of the failure of one device in the circuit, the rest will continue to function.

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Why are buildings wired using parallel circuits rather than series circuits?

So you don't have to turn on all the lights at the same time.


Does a parallel circuit have more than 1 resistor?

Parallel circuits normally have more than one resistor. Basically parallel circuits are circuits where the current has more than path to follow. However, there are parallel circuits where there are two switches rather than two resistors.


Why are most home wired in a parallel circuit rather than a series circuit?

Most homes (probably all homes) are wired in a parallel circuit (actually several parallel circuits and a few dedicated circuits) so that in the event of the failure of one device in the circuit, the rest will continue to function.


Why are most homes wired in parallel circuit rather than a series circuit?

Most homes (probably all homes) are wired in a parallel circuit (actually several parallel circuits and a few dedicated circuits) so that in the event of the failure of one device in the circuit, the rest will continue to function.


Why is a building wired using parallel circuits rather than in series circuits?

In a circuit with many devices in series, if any one single device isturned off, unplugged, or burns out, then ALL of the devices lose power.That would be very inconvenient in a building.


What is a series configuration in electronics?

A series circuit is one in which components are placed one after the other, rather than side by side as in parallel circuits. In series, the output of the component leads directly to the input of the next one.


Explain why most homes have parallel circuits rather than series circuits?

For any electrical appliance (lamps, washing machines, etc.) to operate at their rated power, they must be subject to their rated voltage. This is why both values are shown on their 'nameplates' -e.g. for a lamp: '60 W / 230 V', etc.As each branch of a parallel circuit is subject to the same (supply) voltage, by connecting all the appliances in a home in parallel with the supply, each appliance will also be subject to their rated voltage. This is the primary reason for connecting appliances in parallel.A secondary reason is that, if appliances were to be connected in series, and one appliance stops working, then it will disconnect all the other appliances in the home!


Explain why buildings are wired using parallel circuits rather than series circuit?

A simple example, and it basically relates to buildings, is in Christmas lights strewn on the Christmas tree. If your Christmas lights are in series, if one bulb becomes duff, all the other bulbs also go out. So which bulb is duff (dead)? By testing each bulb you will eventually find the duff bulb and replace it.If the Christmas lights had been parallel, one duff bulb would not affect the other bulbs. It would be very apparent that the only dud bulb (not lit) in the parallel circuit needed to be replaced.


How entire buildings can be reused rather than torn down when they no longer serve their original purpose?

how can buildings be reused rather than tearing them down


How are parallel circuits and series circuits alike?

in parallel the voltage stays the same in parallell the current is shared in series the voltage is shared in series the current stays the same the main similarity between parallel and series circuits is when voltage increases, current increases.


What is small piece of semiconducting material on which integrated circuits are etched?

We don't generally "etch" integrated circuits, but, rather, we "grow" them layer by layer on a silicon substrate.


Does Europe use 20A branch circuits?

No, Europe typically uses 16A branch circuits rather than 20A. The electrical standards in Europe are different from those in the United States, including the allowable current ratings for branch circuits.