What is a series circuit?

A single path for current through all components.

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  1. Two separate paths for current
  2. A circuit with no battery
  3. A single path for current through all components ✔

Why: In a series circuit, current flows through one path containing all components.

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Answer: A single path for current through all components. In a series circuit, current flows through one path containing all components.

  1. Scouting America: Electricity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/electricity
    Connect two lights together in a series circuit along with a battery and a switch.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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