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In parallel circuit , current entering into the circuit will be divided intodifferent paths ( resistances) . Amount of current flow depends upon the magnitude of resistance applied in the circuit. Total current after passing through the circuit will be the sum of all current through each resistance.

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How are current and voltage related to the power supplied by the source?

in ac circuits power,P=VICOS@ @ is the angle between voltage and current. in dc P=VI V is the voltage I is the current. Power (in Watts) is current (A) x voltage (V)


What is the significance of using inductor in ac circuit?

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What cause the voltage t lead current in an ac circuit?

Voltage leads current or, more specifically current lags voltage, in an inductive circuit. This is because an inductor resists a change in current.


What is the difference between DC and AC?

The primary difference between DC and AC is the direction of current flow. In a DC circuit, all electron current flow is in one direction. In an AC circuit, current flows in one direction for part of the time, and in another direction for another part of the time. In the AC circuit, we'll see current flowing "back and forth" instead of the unidirectional current flow we find in a DC circuit.DC is "Direct Current", and AC is "Alternating Current". In DC, the current flow is in one direction only. In AC, the current flow is constantly changing direction.An example of DC is the output of a battery. An example of AC is the power present in a home electrical system.The current whose magnitude and direction remains change called as alternating current.The current whose magnitude and direction remain unchanged called as d.c. Current.


How a multimeter be connected in order to measure resistance?

A: A multimeter is an instrument design to measure ohms volts and amps. So to measure amps a shunt is provided to allow a sample of the current to be measured as a function of voltage.

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How can you identify the branch parallel circuit with the what will have the least amount of current flow?

In a DC circuit, it's the branch with the largest resistance. In an AC circuit, it's the branch with the largest magnitude of impedance.


Why should current be reversed in an AC circuit?

The current in any AC circuit reverses every cycle.


If an electric current is flowing through a parallel circuit which units tell you about the amount of electrons traveling in the circuit?

It makes no difference whether the circuit is parallel, series or complex. The number of electrons travelling (or oscillating back and forth for AC) is determined by the current (amps). 1 amp = 1 coulomb/second. 1 coulomb = the charge represented by 6.24150962915265 x 1018 electrons. The current in each leg of a parallel circuit has to be worked out separately.


Can electricity flow through a parallel circuit?

'Electricity' is the name given to a branch of science; it is NOT a quantity. So your question should read, 'How does an electric current flow through a parallel circuit?'The answer is that a parallel circuit is made up of two or more individual 'branches'. The sum of the currents flowing through each branch is the value of the current being drawn from the supply by the complete circuit.


If an inductor and a switch are connected in parallel through which the current will flow in an AC circuit?

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The opposition to the flow of electrical current?

In a DC circuit . . . resistance. In an AC circuit . . . impedance.


In a capacitive AC circuit the current is?

leading the voltage.


What statement descibes the flow of electic current in an AC circuit?

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How are current and voltage related to the power supplied by the source?

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Is a switch in series with what it controls or in parallel?

An AC wall switch is in series within the parallel circuit of the overall house wiring.


In an ac circuit?

current flows back and forth APEX


What is the significance of using inductor in ac circuit?

Current filtering