In a parallel circuit:

• A. Devices connected so that current has more than one path in which it can flow
• B. Devices connected end-to-end so that current has only one path to flow
• C. The circuit is open
• D. Current is always zero

Answer: (A)

In a parallel circuit, devices are connected in separate branches between the same two points, giving current more than one path to flow. Because of these parallel paths, the total current from the source splits among the branches, while the voltage across each branch stays the same. This is why the statement describes a parallel arrangement. It’s different from a series circuit, where devices are connected end-to-end so current has only one path to flow. An open circuit has no complete path and no current, and current isn’t always zero in a closed circuit—it depends on the source and the load.