There are two basic schemes for connecting more than one electrical device in a circuit. Name, describe, and give the advantages of each.

Series connection refers to the arrangement of electrical devices in which they are connected end-to-end, one after the other, in a 'single path' or 'chain' configuration. In this connection, the current flowing through the devices is the same, but the voltage is divided among the different devices. Advantages of Series Connection: 1. Simple and straightforward to set up. 2. The total resistance in the circuit increases with each added device, which allows you to control the overall current flowing through the circuit. 3. Power conservation: The sum of the voltage drops across all the devices in the circuit equals the voltage of the source.

Parallel connection refers to the arrangement of electrical devices in which they are connected side-by-side, in 'parallel branches' configuration. In this connection, devices are connected in such a way that the voltage across each device is the same, and the current flowing through each device is divided among them. Advantages of Parallel Connection: 1. Independent operation: If one device fails or is disconnected, the other devices in the circuit will continue to function. This makes parallel connections more reliable. 2. The total resistance in the circuit decreases with each added device, which helps maintain a constant voltage throughout the circuit, even as more devices are added. 3. Parallel connections allow for the adjustment of individual device performance, by controlling the current flowing through each device separately. Overall, these two schemes of connecting electrical devices in a circuit are essential building blocks for designing and analyzing complex circuits. Series connections are suitable for simpler circuits and current control, while parallel connections are commonly used for independent operation and maintenance of constant voltage across the devices.