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.

To understand a series circuit, visualize it. You can do that by making a drawing. Just draw a box, to start with. This box represents your circuit. Notice there is only one path: the perimeter of the ...

The current flowing in a series circuit is the same everywhere. Figure caption, A series circuit with two bulbs and one cell. The ammeter will read the same at points 1, 2 or 3. In series circuits, ...

Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning a fuseboard and necessary re-wiring, is answered by the ECA: Question: ...

Here is an ultra simple automatic light switch circuit for bedrooms. After construction, connect the input terminals of this circuit in parallel to the internal buzzer terminals of a Quartz-Alarm ...

This 6V battery operated doorbell light circuit can be connected in parallel with any existing AC230V doorbell. When anyone push the doorbell switch, the bell sounds as usual and ac mains supply ...

The minimum size parallel conductors permitted for elevator lighting is noted in Section 620.12(A)(1) of the 2011 NEC. The minimum size parallel conductors permitted for elevator lighting shall be ___ ...