Current in a Series Circuit.
The current in a series circuit is the same everywhere.
An ammeter placed anywhere in a series
circuit
always gives the same reading.
In the circuit above, A1 =
A2 = A3 = A4.
If an identical cell
(battery) is
placed in series with the original
cell
the current doubles
because the total voltage of the circuit doubles.
However, two cells together provide
electricity for only
the same amount of time
as one cell before they both run out.
See also cells
in parallel.
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