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Connecting more appliances in parallel will increase the total current drawn from the power source, potentially causing an overload. This can lead to overheating of wires, tripping of circuit breakers, or damage to the appliances. It is important to ensure that the electrical system can handle the increased load and to distribute the load evenly across circuits.

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What happens when two or more capacitors are connected in parallel across a potential difference?

When two or more capacitors are connected in parallel across a potential difference, the total capacitance increases. This is because the equivalent capacitance of capacitors in parallel is the sum of their individual capacitances.


What happens to supply voltage if additional resistance is connected in parallel circuit?

The supply voltage in a parallel circuit remains the same regardless of the number of additional resistors connected. The voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit is the same as the supply voltage. Adding more resistors in parallel will increase the total current drawn from the supply.


What are the differences between resistors connected in parallel and resistors connected in series, and how do these configurations affect the overall resistance in a circuit?

Resistors connected in parallel have the same voltage across them, while resistors connected in series have the same current passing through them. In a parallel configuration, the total resistance decreases as more resistors are added, while in a series configuration, the total resistance increases.


How many electrical paths are in a parallel circut?

In a parallel circuit, each component is connected directly to the power source, resulting in multiple electrical paths. The number of electrical paths in a parallel circuit is equal to the number of components connected in parallel.


What happens when you connect batteries in parallel?

When you connect batteries in parallel, the positive terminals are connected together and the negative terminals are connected together. This increases the total capacity of the batteries, allowing them to provide more power for a longer period of time.

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If more and more appliances will be connected in a parallel circuit what do you think will happen?

Appliances have to be connected in a parallel circuit to keep the voltages the same for each appliance (they were designed to work with one voltage) , this does not mean that the power output will be the same, the more appliances there are the more current (i.e. power) will be needed to for the appliances and this can go on until the grid cannot supply any more (and you blow a fuse)


What type of electric circuit connection is given to appliances in home?

There should be a connection point on the appliance. This needs to be hardwired into an electric box, often with a disconnect or breaker. In some cases you can buy or make a power cord that plugs into a dedicated outlet with a mating connection appropriate to the voltage and amperage requirements of the appliance. If the service does not already exist, you may want to employ an electrician.


Why resistors are connected parallel with current source?

The can be connected in parallel, in series, or in some combination. Household appliances are connected in parallel, because that way:1. Each appliance receives the full voltage. Results are thus more predictable. For example, a light bulb will give the same light, no matter whether it is the only light bulb, or whether others are also connected.2. Each appliance will continue working even if the others are switched off.


Is a ammeter connected in series or in parallel with the circuit under test?

An ammeter is connected in series. A voltmeter is connected in parallel. ammeter should always be connected in series instead of parallel becoz it is a low resistance device and we know that resistance is inversly proportional to current so more current will pass through it and if it is connected in parallel than it may get damaged


What happens when two or more capacitors are connected in parallel across a potential difference?

When two or more capacitors are connected in parallel across a potential difference, the total capacitance increases. This is because the equivalent capacitance of capacitors in parallel is the sum of their individual capacitances.


What is the total power when several electrical appliances are connected in series?

In a normal household configuration, the appliances are connected in parallel. This allows each of them to draw the amount of current they were designed to operate on. Unless you wired your own extension cord, you cannot connect them in series. Theoretically speaking (I hope you keep this theoretical), the loads in series increases the resistance of the circuit, which decreases the current through the circuit. None of the appliances would work properly. The more you connected, the less functional they become. There may be some other safety issues with their design compromised, but the appliances would not function properly and it is not possible to answer the question without some information about the appliances and power specs for each. Then it can be translated into a mathematical question.


In which case will there be more current in each of three lamps- if they are connected to the same battery in series or in parallel?

more current will be in case of parallel because in series combination resistence is greater with respect to parallel combination


To produce greater storage of electrons and more capacitance capacitors should?

be connected in parallel


What happens to supply voltage if additional resistance is connected in parallel circuit?

The supply voltage in a parallel circuit remains the same regardless of the number of additional resistors connected. The voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit is the same as the supply voltage. Adding more resistors in parallel will increase the total current drawn from the supply.


Three more line segments connected so that the area is closed in?

whats a quadrilateral with 2 sides not parallel and 2 sides parallel


Which term describes electrical circuit with two or more devices connected to a source of electricity in one loop?

A parallel circuit


What are the differences between resistors connected in parallel and resistors connected in series, and how do these configurations affect the overall resistance in a circuit?

Resistors connected in parallel have the same voltage across them, while resistors connected in series have the same current passing through them. In a parallel configuration, the total resistance decreases as more resistors are added, while in a series configuration, the total resistance increases.