Parallel CIrcuits

Claimed by Trevor Craport

This page covers one of the two types of basic circuits covered in this course, Parallel Circuits.

The Main Idea

Parallel circuits are a type of circuit that are composed of multiple paths that the current can pass through. Each path is independent of one another and if one path were to go out, the others would still have current passing through them. There are five basic rules/characteristics for parallel circuits. These rules include: the current has two or more separate paths to travel through,

A Mathematical Model

What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example [math]\displaystyle{ {\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net} }[/math] where p is the momentum of the system and F is the net force from the surroundings.

A Computational Model

How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here Teach hands-on with GlowScript

Examples

Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible

Connectedness

1. How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?
2. How is it connected to your major?
3. Is there an interesting industrial application?

History

Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

See also

Parallel Circuits are just one component of the total circuit composition. In this physics book page, there are further extensions on the other basic type of circuit as well as many variations in laws that originate from them.

http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Series_Circuits

http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Parallel_Circuits_vs._Series_Circuits*

http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Loop_Rule

http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Node_Rule

External links

Internet resources on this topic

References

https://www.swtc.edu/Ag_Power/electrical/lecture/parallel_circuits.htm