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What circuit is a circuit in which electrical current has more than one path to follow?
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∙ 6y ago
A circuit that has more than one path for the current to flow is a parallel circuit. The circuit must have two or more paths to be considered parallel.
A circuit that has only one current path through multiple components is a series circuit.
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Why does electrical current flow along a single path in a series circuit and more than one path in a parallel circuit?
Because there is only a single path in series circuit and many paths in parallel circuit.
Which is more dangerous amps or currents?
It depends on your proximity to the circuit under consideration and your electrical relationship to it. If your body is a part of the circuit, and the current happens to flow through or near your heart, then as little as 0.015 Amp can ... as they say ... cause death. If, on the other hand, you are not a part of the circuit and the current does not flow through you, then there is no danger regardless of the magnitude of the current.
A circuit that has two or more branches for electrons to follow is?
series circuit
What is the difference between an RC CB and an EL CB?
An RC CB is a Residual Current Circuit Breaker. It is another name for something more commonly known as an RCD (Residual Current Device). An EL CB is an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker. It is another name for something more commonly known as a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Breaker). For more information on these electrical safety and circuit protection devices please see the answer to the Related Question shown below.
Why is heat observed when current flows through the circuit?
The heat observed in a circuit is the result of electrical resistance.Under normal circumstances, every electrical circuit has a certain amount of resistance to the flow of electricity. Electronflow opposed by the physical nature of the conductor. This is the fundamental nature of electrical resistance. Whenever this happens, the energy of those electrons is absorbed by the conductor (as opposed to flowing through) which then emitts this captured energy as heat. The higher a conductor's resistance, the more electrical energy is converted to heat by it.
What circuit is it when electrical current has two or more paths to follow?
A circuit in which electricity only flows in one path is called a series circuit.
What type of an electrical circuit has more than one current branch?
A parallel circuit is an electrical circuit that has more than one current branch.
Why would another component effect the electrical current in a series circuit?
All the components in a circuit have a potential effect on the total current used by the circuit. You have to be more specific to get a more precise answer.
A circuit that has more than one closed path for current to follow is referred to as a?
logic circuit
Do aparallel circuit contanins two or more electrical paths for current to flow?
yes
What happens to electrical current and voltage in a parallel circuit as you add more bulbs?
Voltage remains constant; current increases.
Why does electrical current flow along a single path in a series circuit and more than one path in a parallel circuit?
Because there is only a single path in series circuit and many paths in parallel circuit.
What makes a current lower and generates more heat?
The resistance of the electrical conductor, eg a wire, reduces the current which can flow in the circuit. The remaining current which does flow generates heat, representing the electrical energy which has been lost in overcoming the resistance.
What is overloading in electric current?
An 'overcurrent' can be an 'overload current' or a 'short-circuit current'. An overload current exists when the load connected to a circuit draws more current than the circuit is designed to carry continuously. A short-circuit current is a high current resulting from a fault between a line conductor and the neutral conductor or earth.
What is a circuit with two or more branches for current to flow called?
Parallel circuit
What best describes the condition that occurs when bare wires in an electrical circuit accidentally touch causing more current to flow than the circuit can safely carry it will cause a fuse or circiut?
The correct name is a Short Circuit.
What is a short circuit how does it happen and why is it dangerous?
A short circuit is when the current in a circuit flows directly from the live/phase conductor to the neutral conductor without passing through a load. This is dangerous because the amount of current in a circuit is determined by the resistance/impedance (assuming constant voltage). The resistance of the conductor is very low and this allows large amounts of current to flow which should operate the circuits protective device (fuse). In the absence of a protective device the current will cause the conuctor toheat up first producing fumes from burning insulation and eventually seting on fire.
