A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow is called a

A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow is called a

• A. Series circuit
• B. Parallel circuit
• C. Battery
• D. Switch

Answer: (B)

Having more than one path for current flow means the circuit is parallel. In a parallel arrangement, the components are connected across the same two nodes, so current can divide among the different branches. The voltage across each branch is the same as the source, while the total current is the sum of the currents in all branches. If one path is opened or a component fails in one branch, the other branches still carry current, so parts of the circuit remain powered. This contrasts with a series circuit, where there is only one path for current and the same current flows through every component; removing one element breaks the current in the whole loop.

Having more than one path for current flow means the circuit is parallel. In a parallel arrangement, the components are connected across the same two nodes, so current can divide among the different branches. The voltage across each branch is the same as the source, while the total current is the sum of the currents in all branches. If one path is opened or a component fails in one branch, the other branches still carry current, so parts of the circuit remain powered. This contrasts with a series circuit, where there is only one path for current and the same current flows through every component; removing one element breaks the current in the whole loop.