In a parallel circuit is the current constant throughout the circuit or does it vary?

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Brielle Drake

17 June, 17:40

In a parallel circuit is the current constant throughout the circuit or does it vary?

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Rubi Salas · Answer 1

In a parallel circuit the current is NOT constant throughout the circuit. Current that goes through each resistor or device depends on the resistance. The factor that does stay constant however is the voltage. In a parallel circuit, voltage that is constant.