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parallel circuit

/ˈpærəlel ˈsɜːrkɪt/

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/ˈpærəlel ˈsɜːrkɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЭлектрическая цепь, в которой компоненты подключены к общим точкам, обеспечивая несколько путей для протекания тока, так что каждый компонент получает одинаковое напряжение.

An electrical circuit in which components are connected across common points, providing multiple paths for current to flow, so that each component receives the same voltage.

  1. Electrical circuit configurationB2formal

    A type of electrical circuit where components are connected across common points, providing multiple paths for current flow.

    ruПараллельная цепь

    • In a parallel circuit, each bulb operates independently.
    • The house wiring is designed as a parallel circuit for safety.
    • If one resistor fails in a parallel circuit, the others still work.