Characteristics of Parallel Circuits
Some characteristics of parallel circuits are mentioned below:
- Instead of being connected end-to-end, each device joins the same two spots i.e. there are two common nodes where each branch starts and ends. Between these two common points, there can be multiple branches
- Voltage is the same across each branch of the parallel circuit equal to the potential drop between the two nodes.
- The sum of the currents through each branch is equal to the total current that flows from the source. This means current I=I1+I2+…………..In.
- The Total circuit resistance decreases as the number of branches increases. This can be shown mathematically, equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit is less than the smallest individual resistance in the circuit.
- Each component in a parallel circuit works on its own i.e. it operates independently. If one component gets damaged or is removed, the others will continue to function without having any effect.
Parallel Circuits
In this article, we will study these types of circuits through their circuit diagram and their working. We will also discuss the characteristics of such circuits. To give some real-life applications of these circuits, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such circuits.
We will also build the base for readers through some solved examples. In the end, we will compare parallel circuits with another kind of circuits i.e. series circuits, and will conclude the article.
Table of Content
- Parallel Circuits
- Key Principles of Parallel Circuit
- Working of Parallel Circuit
- Characteristics of Parallel Circuits
- Advantages of Parallel Circuits
- Disadvantages of Parallel Circuits
- Applications of Parallel Circuits
- Solved Example of Parallel Circuits
- Difference between Series and Parallel Circuit