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EFFECT OF RESISTORS IN PARALELL:

Notice the effect on current as the switches are turned on and off. Why does current go up when 3 of the 4 switches are on ? Because in a parallel…

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How it works

Notice the effect on current as the switches are turned on and off.

Why does current go up when 3 of the 4 switches are on ?

Because in a parallel resistor circuit the total resistance goes down, they do not add. A formula called the sum of the reciprocals is used to determine the net resistance.

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What's inside

  • 1× Battery
  • 4× Resistor (998 mΩ, 2.02 Ω, 2.97 Ω, 4.04 Ω)
  • 4× Switch
  • 4× Lamp
  • Measured with Multimeter

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Battery Switch Lamp Multimeter Resistor

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By Tim Grey
Saved December 22, 2017 · updated January 15, 2026
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