Question

Give one word for the following.

A circuit arrangement in which different devices can operate independently.

Answer 1

1. In a parallel circuit each device is placed in its separate branch.
2. One end of each device is connected to one terminal of the cell and the other end of all the devices is connected to another terminal of the cell.
3. The potential difference across each device is the same in a parallel circuit.
4. The current in each branch is different in a parallel circuit.
5. In a parallel circuit, each device requires a separate switch for its operation so they work independently.
6. The net resistance of devices connected in parallel is always less than series circuiting.

Hence, in parallel circuits, different devices can operate separately.