A parallel circuit is way of connecting components on separate branches, so the current can take different routes around the circuit. The current is different in different parts of a parallel circuit.

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8A and 10A Fuses in Parallel can misbehave in circuit protection; unequal resistance skews load sharing and I2t. Learn wiring risks, overcurrent faults, safety implications, NEC guidance, and proper ...

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