In circuits connected in parallel, the components are connected on different branches. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

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Engineers connect components in electrical circuits in series or parallel to make a range of useful circuits. We can calculate the voltage, current and resistance in these circuits.

If you wanted, you can make a similar circuit with 10 or 20 bulbs. Just connect them all in a line so that the same current goes through each one. This is a series connection.