A(n) __________ circuit is one in which there is more than one path for current to travel.

• A. parallel
• B. series
• C. open
• D. closed

Answer: (A)

When there is more than one path for current to travel, the circuit is arranged in parallel. In a parallel setup, the same two points are connected by multiple branches, so the current can split and flow through each branch independently. The voltage across every branch is the same, and the total current from the source is the sum of the currents in all branches. This arrangement allows current to continue flowing even if one path is interrupted, as the other paths still provide a route.

In contrast, a series circuit has a single path for current through all components, so the current is the same everywhere along that path. An open circuit has a break in the path, so no current flows, while a closed circuit means there is a complete path, but it doesn’t necessarily imply multiple paths.