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I think that AA batteries might be a helpful example to use when explaining The Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits. You may have noticed that the traditional flashlight comes in various sizes to accommodate a varying number of batteries stacked end to end. These batteries are in a series. The longer the series, the more Volts you have running through the bulb. Three 1.5 Volt batteries provide 4.5 Volts. Series and parallel circuits continued ...