What happens to current in a parallel circuit when one branch is removed?

In a parallel circuit, each branch operates independently. When one branch is removed, the other branches continue to function as they did before. This means that the current flowing through the remaining branches remains unchanged.

In a parallel configuration, each branch has the same voltage across it, so the current is determined by the resistance of each branch. When one branch is disconnected (or removed), it does not affect the voltage across the other branches, nor does it impede their ability to conduct current. Consequently, the currents in the other branches remain constant as long as they are intact and providing a path for current flow.

In contrast, removing one branch does not result in increased total current since the total current in the circuit is dependent on the total resistance and the voltage supply across the parallel configuration. The circuit remains closed as long as there are other branches to conduct current, thus preventing the situation from becoming open as might happen in a series circuit where the removal of one component breaks the entire circuit.