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Parallel circuit   /pˈɛrəlˌɛl sˈərkət/   Listen
Parallel circuit

noun
1.
A closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit.  Synonym: shunt circuit.





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... shows in a striking form the principles just considered: An Edison lamp is placed in parallel circuit with a small dynamo machine, used as a motor. The Prony brake on the pulley of the dynamo is quite slack, allowing it to revolve freely. Now let the lamp and dynamo be coupled to the generator running at full speed. First, the lamp glows, ...
— Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XV., No. 388, June 9, 1883 • Various


Words linked to "Parallel circuit" :   closed circuit, loop, shunt circuit


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