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What are the advantages of connecting electric devices in parallel with the battery instead of connecting the in series?

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The equivalent resistance of resistances connected in parallel is less than even the smallest resistance connected in parallel, so large current is obtained in the circuit for the same potential difference. Since, the equivalent resistance is less, therefore, loss of energy due to resistance of conductor is less. These are the advantages of connecting resistances in parallel.
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