Parallel Circuits Flashcards
What is a parallel circuit
A circuit containing more than one loop
Why are parallel circuits more useful than series
As If one part of the circuit breaks the majority of the rest of the circuit is still intact so will work
What is the potential difference like in a parallel circuit
All the components get the full potential difference from the battery
What is the current like in a parallel circuit
Current is shared between all the components
What is the equation for total current in a parallel circuit
I1 + I2 + I3
What do loops that have a greater resistance in a parallel circuit get
A lower share of the current
What is the resistance like in a parallel circuit
More components in parallel equals lower total resistance
Why is the potential difference the same across each component
As each component is connected across the supply potential difference
What does the current through a component in parallel depend on
The components resistance
