Uses of Parallel Connection

The sum of the branch currents is equal to the total current Total Resistance R = R1R2 / R1 + R2 R = 10 × 15 / 10 + 15 = 150 / 25 = 6Ω R = 6 Ω Total current I = V / R = 60 / 6 I = 10 A Branch Current I1= V/R1 = 60/10 I1=6A Branch Current I2= V/R2 = 60/15 I1=4A I = I1 + I2 10A = 6A + 4A 10 A = 10 A The sum of the branch currents is equal to the total current in a parallel circuit.