Parallel Circuits

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.

Front

In a parallel circuit, which quantity remains the same across all components?

Back

Voltage.

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What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit when more branches are added?

Back

The total current increases.

Front

What type of circuit is commonly used in household wiring?

Back

Parallel Circuits.

Front

In a series circuit, what happens if one component fails?

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The circuit stops working.

Front

What is the relationship between voltage and current in a parallel circuit?

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The voltage across each component is the same.

Front

How does resistance behave in a parallel circuit?

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The total resistance decreases as more branches are added.

Front

What is the formula for calculating total resistance in a parallel circuit?

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1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...

Front

What is the effect of adding more resistors in parallel on the overall resistance?

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It decreases the overall resistance.

Front

What is the definition of current?

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The flow of electric charge.