In circuits connected in parallel, the components are connected on different branches. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

The current flowing in a parallel circuit can be investigated by connecting the circuit below. Once more, put one ammeter in position A 1 and record the reading in a suitable table. The current in ...

In a series circuit, the identical current passes through every component connected in the circuit. Conversely, in parallel circuits, components are arranged side by side, causing the circuit to ...