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Learn: Series, Parallel + Reliability

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Series, Parallel + Reliability

Path structure decides what one failure can affect.

Objective
Compare path structures
Evidence
Failure test + reliability claim
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Watch: one path or more than one?

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SeriesEvery load shares one path. Remove one load and the only path breaks.
ParallelLoads sit on separate branches. One branch can stop while another still has a complete path.

I would choose ___ for ___ because ___.

Word bank: series · parallel · one path · branch · failure · reliable · evidence

Design question

Two lights need to keep working as safely as possible if one lamp is removed. Which path structure should you test first? Your build must prove the claim.