A parallel circuit is way of connecting components on separate branches, so the current can take different routes around the circuit. The current is different in different parts of a parallel circuit.

Last month's column covered the behavior of electrical components connected in series and demonstrated that when a voltage is applied across a series circuit, the current through each component is the ...

When you start to explore the world of electronics, you may hear the terms “series circuit” and “parallel circuit” used frequently. While both types of circuits may sound similar, they operate quite ...