Paralleelne

Paralleelne is a term that can refer to several concepts, primarily in mathematics and physics, but also in more general contexts. In geometry, parallel lines are lines in a plane that do not meet; that is, two lines in a plane that do not intersect no matter how far they are extended. Two lines in three-dimensional space that do not intersect are not necessarily parallel.

In linear algebra, two vectors are considered parallel if they are scalar multiples of each other. This implies they lie on the same line or on parallel lines, and point in the same or opposite directions.

In physics, parallel circuits are electrical circuits in which the components are connected across the same voltage source. This means that the current divides among the components, and the total resistance is less than the resistance of any individual component. In contrast, components connected in series are connected along a single path, so the same current flows through all of them.

More broadly, "paralleelne" can describe situations where things happen or exist side-by-side, often without direct interaction or influence. For example, two parallel events might occur concurrently but be unrelated. The concept implies a lack of convergence or intersection, maintaining a distinct but related path.