What is a Parallel Circuit? Flashcards
1
Q
background knowledge
A
- circuit: a path electrons take in electricity
2
Q
parallel circuit
A
- it has more than one path for the electrons to take
3
Q
advantages of a parallel circuit…
A
- if one burns out, the others stay lit
- all bulbs burn with the same brightness
4
Q
disadvantages of a parallel circuit…
A
- complex circuit
- requires more wire
