Sorozatkapcsolatán

Sorozatkapcsolatán is a Hungarian term that translates to "series connection" or "connection in series" in English. It refers to a method of arranging electrical components or devices in a circuit such that the electric current flows through each component sequentially. This means that the components are connected end-to-end, forming a single path for the current.

In a series connection, the total resistance of the circuit is the sum of the individual resistances of each component. The current flowing through each component is the same, while the voltage across each component will vary depending on its resistance. If one component in a series circuit fails or is removed, the entire circuit will break, and no current will flow. This is a key characteristic that distinguishes series connections from parallel connections.

Common examples of series connections include old-fashioned Christmas lights, where if one bulb burns out, the entire string goes dark. Another example is a simple battery pack, where multiple individual cells are connected in series to achieve a higher voltage. Understanding series connections is fundamental to electrical engineering and circuit analysis, as it forms the basis for more complex circuit designs.