P2 - Parallel Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
How are components connected in a parallel circuit?
A
Each component is connected separately to the power supply.
2
Q
What happens if you disconnect a component in a parallel circuit?
A
It hardly affects the others.
3
Q
What are the facts about parallel circuits? [2].
A
1) PD is the same across all components - all get full source.
2) current is shared between branches.
4
Q
What are the two main features of parallel circuits?
A
Independence & isolation.
