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DC circuitsQuestion 414 of 1506

What are the two fundamental characteristics of a parallel circuit?

  1. The current is the same in each branch, and there is one current path
  2. The voltage divides between branches, and there is one current path
  3. The current is the same in each branch, and the voltage divides
  4. Voltage is equal in each branch, and there are several current paths
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Correct answer: Voltage is equal in each branch, and there are several current paths

Every branch sees the same voltage, and the current splits between several paths. A series circuit has just one path.

Source: Electrical Fundamentals Competency (Industry Training Authority of BC), 7.2: Parallel Circuits

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026