Ragkapcsolás

Ragkapcsolás, a Hungarian term, translates to "series connection" or "linking in series" in English. It describes a method of connecting electrical components or systems where they are arranged in a chain, one after another. In a ragkapcsolás, the electric current flows through each component sequentially before returning to the source. This means that the current is the same through all components in the series.

The primary characteristic of a ragkapcsolás is that the total resistance of the circuit is the sum of the individual resistances of each component. If one component in a ragkapcsolás fails or is removed, the entire circuit is broken, and current stops flowing. This is a significant difference compared to parallel connections where other branches can continue to function independently.

Ragkapcsolás is commonly used in various applications. For instance, simple holiday lights often employ this configuration; if one bulb burns out, the entire string goes dark. In more complex electrical systems, it can be used to increase voltage by connecting power sources in series or to achieve specific current levels. Understanding the principles of ragkapcsolás is fundamental to basic electrical engineering and troubleshooting.