What are the advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with the battery instead of connecting them in series?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
When the electrical devices are connected in parallel there is no division of voltage among the appliances. The potential difference across the devices is equal to supply voltage. Parallel connection of devices also reduces the effective resistance of the circuit.
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