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What are Parallel Circuits?
Parallel circuits are circuits in which all electrical components are only connected using parallel connections [1]. A parallel connection occurs when electrical components are connected across each other's leads [2]. Thus, every electrical component in a parallel circuit is directly connected across every other electrical component in the circuit. In addition, every electrical component in a parallel circuit will have the same voltage across it [3].
What are the three principles of Parallel Circuits?
- Voltage:Voltage is equal across all components in a parallel circuit.
- Current: The total circuit current is equal to the sum of the individual branch currents.
- Resistance: Individual resistances diminishto equal a smaller total resistance rather than add to make the total.[4]
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