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Science · 2024 · 3 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q33
List three advantages of parallel circuits in domestic wiring.
Marking-scheme solution
Each electrical appliance has its own switch due to which each one can be turned ON and OFF separately, as per their requirement.
If due to some defect one electrical appliance stops working, then all other appliances keep working.
Each appliance has equal potential difference and draws the required amount of current.
The total resistance in a parallel circuit is decreased.
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