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Parallel Connection

Definition

A parallel connection refers to a circuit configuration where multiple components are connected side by side, allowing the current to split and flow through each component independently.

Related terms

Series Connection: A series connection is when components are connected one after another, creating a single path for the current to flow through.

Current Divider Rule: The current divider rule is used to calculate the amount of current that flows through each branch in a parallel circuit.

Equivalent Resistance: The equivalent resistance is the total resistance seen by the power source in a parallel circuit, calculated using Ohm's Law or by adding reciprocals of individual resistances.

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  • AP Physics 1

Study guides (1)

  • AP Physics 2 - 4.4 Kirchhoff’s Loop Rule

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