EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A parallel circuit has two or more paths for current to flow through. Voltage is the same across each component of the parallel circuit. The sum of the currents through each path is equal to the total current that flows from the source.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a parallel circuit, electricity has more than one path to follow. Electrons can follow different paths as they flow from the negative side of the battery to the positive side. Draw arrows to show the different paths electrons can travel in this parallel circuit.

Detailed explanation-3: -A parallel circuit has more than one path for current flow. The number of current paths is determined by the number of load resistors connected in parallel. Total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the individual branch currents.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a series circuit, the same amount of current flows through all the components placed in it. On the other hand, in parallel circuits, the components are placed in parallel with each other due to which the circuit splits the current flow.

Detailed explanation-5: -If there is only one path for the flow of charge or current, then it is a (b) series circuit.