parallel circuits Flashcards
1
Q
what is a parallel circuit
A
a parallel circuit is a circuit that has 2 or more paths for current to flow
2
Q
what happens to the voltage in parallel circuits
A
the voltage is the same across all components
3
Q
what happens to the current in parallel circuits
A
the current is shared between branches
4
Q
what happens to resistance in parallel circuits
A
the total resistance decreases as more resistors are added
5
Q
what is the equation for explaining the voltage in parallel circuits
A
v1=v2=…
6
Q
what is the equation for explaining the current in parallel circuits
A
i[total]=i1+i2+….
