Which statement best explains why electrical appliances in a household are connected…
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity
Problem
Which statement best explains why electrical appliances in a household are connected in parallel rather than in series?
(a) The total current of the circuit remains constant when more appliances are added.
(b) Each appliance receives the full mains voltage so it can work at its rated power.
(c) The total resistance of the circuit increases, reducing the chances of overloading.
(d) The same current flows through every appliance, so none of them gets damaged.