In a parallel circuit is the current constant throughout the circuit or does it vary?

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Parrish

24 January, 00:04

In a parallel circuit is the current constant throughout the circuit or does it vary?

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Taffy · Answer 1

In a parallel circuit the current is NOT constant throughout the circuit. Current that goes through each resistor or device depends on the resistance. The factor that does stay constant however is the voltage. In a parallel circuit, voltage that is constant.