Parallel Circuits

Question 1

What are the characteristics of a Parallel Circuit?

Answer 1

The potential difference is the same across all components
Current is shared between branches
Adding a resistor in a parallel reduces the total resistance

Question 2

What is a parallel circuit?

Answer 2

Each component is separately connected to the +ve and -ve of the supply

Question 3

What is the difference between a parallel and a series circuit?

Answer 3

If you disconnect a component in a parallel circuit the others are not affected but in a series they are