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Each branch in a parallel circuit may hold several resistors yes or no?
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∙ 10y ago
No. What you are describing is a series-parallel circuit, not a parallel circuit.
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What is the current in a circuit with 9 volts 3 ohms 2 ohms and 4 ohms?
The current in the circuit will depend on how the three resistors are wired. Series? Parallel? Series parallel? With the resistors in series, 3, 2 and 4 ohms will add to 9 ohms. As I = E/R, I = 9 V / 9 ohms = 1 A. With the resistors in parallel, the 3, 2 and 4 ohm resistors will draw 3 A, 4.5 A and 2.25 A respectively, and the total current will be the sum of the branch currents, or 3 A + 4.5 A + 2.25 A = 9.75 A. There are 3 different series parallel circuits possible, and more investigation will be necessary to solve for them.
Which circuit has different parts of the circuit on different branches?
Any circuit that even has more than one branch is a parallel one.
How the current flow in parallel connection?
In a parallel circuit, the current flow is independent in each branch.
In parallel circuit-what happens to the total resistance if one branch opens-Provide an example?
Increases
What is an example of a parallel series circuit in your home?
Two receptacles on a branch circuit, each in parallel, both in series with the circuit breaker. The blower motor, ignition transformer, and oil solenoid on an oil burner, each in parallel, all in series with the acquastat (water temperature control switch).
Can each branch in a parallel circuit may hold several resistors?
Yes, but then it would be a 'series-parallel' circuit, not a 'parallel' circuit!
Three 15 ohm resistors are connected in parallel to a 30 volt battery What is the current through each branch of the circuit?
2 amps
How do the partial current behave in relation to the corresponding resistance value for parallel circuiting of resistors?
The ratio of current flow through individual branches of a parallel circuit is inversely proportional to the ratio of resistance of each branch.
Which circuit has different parts of the circuit on separate branches?
Any circuit that even has more than one branch is a parallel one.
What is the current in a circuit with 9 volts 3 ohms 2 ohms and 4 ohms?
The current in the circuit will depend on how the three resistors are wired. Series? Parallel? Series parallel? With the resistors in series, 3, 2 and 4 ohms will add to 9 ohms. As I = E/R, I = 9 V / 9 ohms = 1 A. With the resistors in parallel, the 3, 2 and 4 ohm resistors will draw 3 A, 4.5 A and 2.25 A respectively, and the total current will be the sum of the branch currents, or 3 A + 4.5 A + 2.25 A = 9.75 A. There are 3 different series parallel circuits possible, and more investigation will be necessary to solve for them.
In a parallel circuit does the power of each branch add up?
Yes, the total power dissipated through the circuit is equal to the sum of the power of each branch in a parallel circuit.
In a parallel circuit a parallel branch is uaually called a what?
It's usually referred to as one leg of the circuit.
Which branch in a parallel circuit has the least amount of current flow?
The least amount of current will flow through the branch of a parallel circuit that has the most resistance.
How is the total current in a parallel circuit worked out?
You add up the currents in each branch. The current in each branch is just (voltage acrossd the parallel circuit)/(resistance of that branch) . ==================================== If you'd rather do it the more elegant way, then . . . -- Write down the reciprocal of the resistance of each branch. -- Add up the reciprocals. -- Take the reciprocal of the sum. The number you have now is the 'effective' resistance of the parallel circuit ... the single resistance that it looks like electrically. -- The total current through the parallel circuit is (voltage acrossd the parallel circuit)/(effective resistace of the parallel circuit) .
When two resistors are conected in parallel what happens to the current as it passes through the circuit?
According to Kirchhoff's Current Law, the sum of the individual branch currents must be equal to the total current before (and after) it branches.
What is the same in each branch of a parallel circuit?
Voltage
How much voltage does each branch of a parallel circuit?
Yes. The voltage across every branch of a parallel circuit is the same. (It may not be the supply voltage, if there's another component between the power supply and either or both ends of the parallel circuit.)
