Five separate series circuits you use at home or school, including the item or items that cause resistance, are:
1. Any switch that controls a single bulb in a series circuit.
2. The dimmer switch is in series with the bulb.
3. Freezers and Refrigerators
4. Water heaters
5. Lamps
Five separate parallel circuits you use at home or school, including the item or items that cause resistance are
1. A switch which controls multiple bulbs.
2. Television
3. Fans
4. Electric bell
5. Electrical appliances.