What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit as more branches are added?

In a parallel circuit, each branch provides an independent path for the current to flow. When additional branches are added to the circuit, the total current increases. This increase occurs because the overall resistance of the circuit decreases as more pathways for the current become available. According to Ohm's Law (I = V/R), if the voltage remains constant and the resistance decreases, the total current must increase.

In a parallel setup, if one branch is added, it allows more current to flow easily, thus raising the total current drawn from the power source. Each new branch that is added contributes its own current based on its resistance. As a result, the total current flowing through the circuit is the sum of the currents through each branch, leading to a higher total current as branches are added.