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What is a parallel circuit?

A circuit with multiple paths for current.

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  1. A circuit with multiple paths for current ✔
  2. A circuit with one path only
  3. A circuit with no switch

Why: Parallel circuits provide multiple paths, so current can split.

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Answer: A circuit with multiple paths for current. Parallel circuits provide multiple paths, so current can split.

  1. Scouting America: Electricity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/electricity
    Then connect the same circuit in parallel. Discuss the differences in the two circuits.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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