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. With each separate path, the amount of current that runs through is equal to every individual path in the circuit, making the total current equal to the sum of each distinct path's current.

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

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Examples

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References

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