直ちょく列れつ回かい路ろ

noun

series circuit

Technical term in electronics; a circuit where components are connected end-to-end so current flows through each one in turn. Contrasts with 並列回路 (parallel circuit).

See also: 並列回路 (へいれつかいろ)

• 直ちょく列れつ回かい路ろでは、電でん流りゅうはどこでも同おなじ値あたいになる。

  In a series circuit, the current is the same everywhere.

• 直ちょく列れつ回かい路ろと並へい列れつ回かい路ろの違ちがいを説せつ明めいしてください。

  Please explain the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit.