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.

It's wires that connect to different electrical components, like a light bulb, a switch, and a battery. JAMES: Yeah, there are actually two types of circuits. We have series circuits and parallel ...

What Appliances or Devices Need Their Own Outlet? The basic rule is if a piece of equipment or appliance takes a lot of ...