An electric circuit is the conductive path for the flow of current. A conductive wire is used for connectivity between the source of voltage and load. An ON/OFF switch is also used between the source and load. In this article, we are going to explain deeply the types of electrical circuits.
Types of Electrical circuits
There are five (5) main types of the electric circuits; these circuits are divided with their nature as follows:
- Close circuit
- Open circuit
- Short circuit
- Series circuit
- Parallel circuit
Open and Closed Circuit: Types of electrical circuits
As the circuit is not completed and the switch is in the off position, this condition is called an open circuit, and when the load works by itself in the circuit, it is called a closed circuit. In this case, the value of the current flow depends on the load. Both conditions are shown in the diagram given below:
Short Circuit
When (+&-) points of voltage connect in a circuit and get joined with each other for any reason, it is called a short circuit. In this situation the flow of current is maximum.
A mostly short circuit happens when conducting electrical wires get joined due to shorting in the load.
Series circuit
When there are two or more loads connected with each other in a series, it is called a series circuit. like Bulb, LED, Fan, etc. In the series circuit, if one load gets fused, then the remaining will not get a power supply and will not work. The circuit diagram of the series and the parallel circuit is given below.
Parallel Circuit
When two or more loads are connected with each other side by side, it is called a parallel circuit. In this case or type of circuit, the voltage capacity of all loads is equal in input supply, but the power of the load can be different. In this circuit, if one load or bulb gets fused, then the remaining will still get a power supply. The circuit diagram of the series and the parallel circuit is given below.
Difference Between Series And Parallel Circuit
The basic difference between the series and the parallel circuit is described in the given circuit diagram.
