Parallel circuit Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
the total current through the whole parallel circuit is what
A
the total current through the whole circuit is the sum of the currents through the separate branches (amps is split through the branches)
2
Q
the total potential difference through the whole parallel circuit is what
A
the potential difference across each component is the same
3
Q
the resistance through the whole parallel circuit is what
A
the total resistance of two or more components in parallel is less than the resistance of the resistor with the least resistance
