shunt circuit

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Noun shunt circuit has 1 sense

parallel circuit, shunt circuit - a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
--₁ is a kind of closed circuit, loop

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Shunt Circuit

A shunt circuit refers to a parallel path or branch connected with an electrical circuit, providing an alternative route for the flow of current.

Examples:

The shunt circuit effectively diverts excess current around the main circuit.
To protect delicate electrical components, a shunt circuit is employed to bypass any potential surge.
In order to measure current accurately, an ammeter is inserted in series with the shunt circuit.

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