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Parallel circuits keep the lights on in our homes and ensure that different appliances continue to work, even if other appliances are turned off. Parallel circuits are the standard circuits found in home electrical wiring and offer distinct advantages over other circuits.
- Where are parallel circuits used?
- How are parallel and series circuits used in everyday lives?
- What is an example of a parallel circuit in your home?
Where are parallel circuits used?
Parallel circuit connection is very common in use. Various lamps and electrical appliances in our homes are connected in parallel so that each of the lamps or bobs and appliances can be operated independently. For us to have control over the individual lamps or loads, they have to be wired in parallel.
How are parallel and series circuits used in everyday lives?
The current in a Parallel-Circuit has two or more paths to flow through it. The most common example of Parallel-Circuit is the wiring of car headlights. In case the car headlights were in series, then if one of the lights fail, the other would also turn off which means the safety factor is lost.
What is an example of a parallel circuit in your home?
If this was a series circuit, you would need to have something hooked up to every outlet and powered ON in order to turn a single device on. Within a multi-bulb light system, a parallel circuit ensures that when one bulb burns out, the others still stay lit because each light has its own circuit.
