What is a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit is a circuit in which each component has its own loop.
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How does potential difference work in a parallel circuit?
All the components in a parallel circuit have the same potential difference.
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What happens to current in a parallel circuit?
The total current is shared between all of the parallel loops. So to find the total current, you must add together the currents of each loop.
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What happens to resistance in a parallel circuit?
The more loops you have in a parallel circuit, the lower the total resistance will be.
This is true regardless of the resistance of each component.
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What is the main advantage of a parallel circuit?
If one component breaks, the circuit as a whole will continue to work.
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