Understanding Parallel circuits.

What is a defining characteristic of parallel circuits in terms of voltage?

• The voltage across each component is identical.

• The voltage is divided among components.

• The voltage varies with each component.

• The voltage is zero across each component.

How is the total current in a parallel circuit determined?

• By adding the currents through each individual branch.

• By measuring the current through a single branch.

• By subtracting the smallest current from the largest.

• By dividing the total voltage by the total resistance.

What happens to the total resistance when more resistors are added in parallel?

• The total resistance decreases.

• The total resistance increases.

• The total resistance remains the same.

• The total resistance becomes infinite.

How is the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit calculated?

• Using the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.

• By adding all the individual resistances.

• By multiplying all the individual resistances.

• By subtracting the smallest resistance from the largest.

What is the voltage drop across each resistor in a parallel circuit powered by a 12-volt battery?

• 12 volts

• 6 volts

• 0 volts

• 24 volts