In a parallel circuit, current has multiple paths to follow. This activity demonstrates why your living room lights don't all go out just because one bulb burns out.

: The voltage drop across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same as the battery's voltage.

One of the most important parts of Activity C is replacing a bulb with a simple wire to create a .

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