When conductors are paralleled, how are they configured?

When conductors are paralleled, they are configured to be electrically joined at the ends. This means that multiple conductors are connected in such a way that they share the same voltage across their lengths. The electrical joining at both ends helps provide a larger cross-sectional area for current flow, which reduces the total resistance of the connection and allows for greater current-carrying capacity.

This configuration is essential in applications where higher current capacity is needed without increasing the size of a single conductor. In paralleled conductors, each conductor carries a portion of the total current, which can improve heat dissipation and enhance the overall efficiency of the system. In contrast, configurations such as being independently joined, electrically isolated, or connected in series would not yield the same benefits or characteristics associated with paralleled conductors.