Chapter 10, Problem 20RQ

Are household circuits normally wired in series or parallel?

To determine

Whether the household circuits wired in series or parallel.

Answer to Problem 20RQ

The household circuits normally wired in the parallel circuit.

Explanation of Solution

The series circuit is used to pass the same current through each device in the circuit. The parallel circuit is used for the same voltage across each device in the circuit.

The household devices are designed for the standard voltage rating $220\text{V}$, so the voltage for the each device in the household wiring must remain same.

All the household devices works on the $220\text{V}$, to maintain same voltage for all devices the household circuits wired in the parallel circuit.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the household circuits normally wired in the parallel circuit.