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.
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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