Two lamps connected in parallel The circuit diagram shows a circuit with two lamps connected in parallel. If one lamp breaks, the other lamp will still light.

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.

This configuration has several advantages in comparison to series circuits, including consistency in voltage across components and the ability to add or remove elements without affecting the entire ...