In a series circuit, a break in the circuit causes the current to stop flowing. In a parallel circuit, the current may continue even if there is a break in the circuit. How does a series circuit differ from a parallel circuit?

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1. In a series circuit, a break in the circuit causes the current to stop flowing. In a parallel circuit, the current may continue even if there is a break in the circuit. How does a series circuit differ from a parallel circuit?