Potential difference in parallel circuits. Quiz; Key points. A parallel circuit is way of connecting components on separate branches, so the current can take different routes around the circuit.

Figure caption, If more lamps are added to a parallel circuit, all the lamps continue to glow brightly because the potential difference is the same across all branches of a parallel circuit.

However, this is a great time to look at the difference between series and parallel circuits. A Simple Circuit Just about the simplest circuit you can create uses just one battery and one light bulb.

img src="https://img.jagranjosh.com/images/2024/July/1672024/SERIES-PARALLEL.jpg" width="1200" height="675" /> Series and Parallel Circuit Series and parallel ...