parallel circuit
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An electric circuit in which components are connected along separate branches, so current can take more than one path.
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Which word fits the gap? "Wiring the bulbs in a _____ meant that if one bulb blew, the others stayed lit."
Answer: parallel circuit
In your own words, what does "parallel circuit" mean?
An electric circuit in which components are connected along separate branches, so current can take more than one path.
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