In a parallel circuit, ____.
A) current adds
B) resistance adds
C) current multiplies
D) resistance multiplies

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In a parallel circuit, current has multiple paths to flow through, so it adds up at each branch of the circuit. This is in contrast to a series circuit, where the current is the same at every point in the circuit. Resistance in a parallel circuit, on the other hand, is reduced because there are multiple paths for the current to flow, so it does not add up like it does in a series circuit.

In a Parallel Circuit, ____