A circuit with multiple paths, allowing components to work independently, is called

• A. Parallel circuit
• B. Series circuit
• C. Bridge circuit
• D. Hybrid circuit

Answer: (A)

Having multiple paths for current means the circuit is arranged so each component sits on its own branch between the same two connection points. This is parallel wiring. In a parallel setup, the voltage across every branch is the same, so each component can operate independently even if others are on or off. The current from the source splits among the branches, so more branches mean more total current, and the overall resistance seen by the source is lower than any single branch. If you remove or fail one path, the others keep working because they don’t rely on that path.

In contrast, a series circuit puts all components in one continuous path, so they share the same current and an issue in one place affects the whole circuit. A bridge circuit describes a specific configuration with a resistor bridging between two points (often used for balance measurements), not simply multiple independent paths. A hybrid circuit isn’t a standard term for this situation.