Definition
A parallel circuit consists of more than or equal to two
paths for electricity to flow from it and the components are connected in
parallel to each other.
Explanation
In this circuit, there are many ways by which the electric current
flow easily. The characteristics of the parallel circuit are different than the
series circuit. The amount of total resistance of the resistors are different.
Principles of Parallel Circuit/Connection
- The amount of resistances is different of each component
- The voltage remains the same in whole circuit
- The amount of current varies in the whole circuit.
Formula
The following are the formulas to find the current, voltage
and resistance in parallel circuit
1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
It = I1 + I2 + I3
Vt = V1 = V2 = V3
Uses
This circuit is
used to measure the values of resistances in ohm, current in amperes and also
the value of voltages across each component in series circuit.
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