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What is the same in each branch of a parallel circuit?
In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is the same.
What is the current called when it flows from and back to the power supply in a parallel circuit?
The current that flows from and back to the power supply in a parallel circuit is called branch current. Each branch in a parallel circuit has its own current flow that combines to form the total current drawn from the power supply.
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!
Each branch in a parallel circuit may hold several resistors yes or no?
No. What you are describing is a series-parallel circuit, not a parallel circuit.
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.)
Does a parallel circuit have different pathways for electrons to travel?
Yes, a parallel circuit has multiple pathways for electrons to travel. Each branch of the circuit has its own set of components (such as resistors or bulbs) connected in parallel to the power source. This configuration allows some current to flow through each branch independently.
What happens to current in a parallel circuit?
in a parallel circuit, current get divided among the parallel branches in a manner so that the product of current and the resistance of each branch becomes same. The sum of the current in each branch is equal to the total current of the circuit.
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) .
What is the current that flows from and back to the power supply in a parallel circuit called?
The current that flows from and back to the power supply in a parallel circuit is called the total current. It splits into different branches based on the resistance of each branch but remains constant throughout the circuit.
Can all branches in a parallel circuit have to be on at the same time?
No, in a parallel circuit, each branch operates independently of the others. This means that each branch can be turned on or off separately without affecting the other branches.
What happens to voltage and current in a parallel circuit?
-- The voltage between the ends of each parallel branch is the same. -- The current through each parallel branch is inversely proportional to the resistance of that branch. (It's the voltage divided by the resistance of the branch.)
What will happen to voltage in a parallel circuit?
In a parallel circuit the voltage across each component is the same.
