After hearing about an accident on his normal route, Mr. Gujral checks for alternate routes to get to work. What type of circuit does this traffic situation model?
Answer
A
a parallel circuit because there is only one path
B
a parallel circuit because there is more than one path
C
a series circuit because there is only one path
D
a series circuit because there is more than one path
Explanation
A parallel circuit has more than one path for current to travel. Since Mr. Gujral can choose an alternate route to work, the traffic situation models a parallel circuit because there is more than one path.
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