An example of a parallel circuit would be the light bulbs in track lighting. Each bulb has the same voltage applied. The current through any one light bulb equals the voltage divided by the resistance of the bulb. The current also equals the wattage of the bulb divided by the voltage. So if all the bulbs had exactly the same resistance the current would be the same. However, your question says "always" so in general the answer is no. In the case of track lighting if you had a 60 watt bulb in parallel with a 120 watt bulb, the 60W bulb would draw 1/2 amp and the 120W bulb would draw 1 amp. The sum of the current flowing in a parallel circuit equals the sum of the current in each leg of the circuit.
-- The voltage across every circuit element is the same, and is equal to the power supply voltage. -- The current through each circuit element is in inverse proportion to its impedance. -- The sum of the currents through all circuit elements is equal to the power supply current.
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A 'current transformer' (CT) is classified as an instrument transformer, which means it is used to provide a small secondary current that is in proportion to its large primary current, for purposes of metering or protection. At the same time, it electrically-isolates the secondary (metering) circuits from the primary circuits (which are often high-voltage circuits) for the purpose of safety.
A parallel circuit is used in a strand of Christmas lights so that if one bulb goes out, the rest don't. A parallel circuit is also used in circuit breakers of houses. A series circuit is used in a flashlight. Everything follows one path.
Current flow remains the same throughout the circuit.
Yes, the current in both circuits is the same when they are connected in parallel.
In series circuits current will be the same through out the circuit. So whereever we connect the ammeter the same current is registered. But in parallel circuit current will be different in different lines. In parallel circuits the potential difference will be the same but in series pd will be different.
In electrical engineering, parallel circuits have multiple paths for current flow, while series circuits have only one path. Parallel circuits have the same voltage across each component, while series circuits have the same current flowing through each component.
In series circuits, the current flows through each component in a single path, while in parallel circuits, the current splits and flows through multiple paths. This means that the total current in a series circuit is the same throughout, while in a parallel circuit, the total current is divided among the branches.
Parallel circuits can have more than one way around the circuit I.e. ______O______ |______O_____| |_____|-______| Series circuits only have one way around the circuit I.e. ______O______ |______|-_____| Key: __ or | = wire O = light |- = battery/cell
In a parallel circuit, there are two or more branches connected to the voltage source, providing multiple paths for the current to flow. Each branch forms a separate circuit, but they share the same voltage source.
In a series circuit, the components are connected one after the other, so the same current flows through each component. In a parallel circuit, the components are connected in branches, so the voltage across each component is the same. Series circuits have a single path for current flow, while parallel circuits offer multiple paths for current to travel.
With the possible exception of some circuits that have inductance and capacitance in parallel and are excited by a pulse or an alternating voltage, the currents in two parallel branches of a circuit are ALWAYS in the same direction.
Always voltage constant in parallel circuit if you look your house wiring all are in parallel therefore 220 volt present in every house but current is different
A: In a series circuit the current remains the same In a parallel circuit the current may divide to satisfy the branches of the loads,
They are not exactly the same. A series circuit is one complete circuit with not other pathways. A parallel circuit is a complete circuit with multiple pathways . The resistance of a parallel circuit is completely different from the resistance of a series circuit. Therefore, this affects the voltage and the current produced,
In a series circuit the current remains the same throughout the circuit. This is not the case for parallel circuits.