Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
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Chapter 6.3, Problem 25R
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To Explain: The way current is determined in each branch of a parallel circuit.

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Introduction:

Circuits which contain multiple paths for flow of current are called parallel circuits.

In a parallel circuit, all components connect to the same points in a circuit. Therefore, the potential difference through each component of a parallel circuit is same. As current is given by voltage/resistance , and voltage is constant, current will depend upon resistance.

Conclusion:

Current in each branch of a parallel circuit is determined by the resistance in that branch.

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