Current is divided when branches of a parallel circuit split.

Current is combined when branches of a parallel circuit join.

The total current flowing into a junction equals the total current flowing out of the junction.

This is also known as "Kirchoff's Current Law" or "KCL".

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Current is the same everywhere in a series circuit.

Current in series circuits

The potential difference (voltage) of the supply is shared between components in a series circuit.

Also known as "Kirchoff's Voltage Law" or "KVL".

See also http://youtu.be/-QdGNWNNZUE which deals with combinations of series and parallel circuits.

Potential difference (voltage) in series circuits

The potential difference (voltage) across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same.

Potential difference (voltage) in parallel circuits

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Current parallel circuits

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