The schematic circuit diagram for studying  the characteristics of an a.c. RLC Parallel Circuit  is shown below:

  • An ammeter is connected in series with each of the elements resistance R, inductance L and capacitance C, to measure the current IR, IL, IC respectively
  • Another ammeter is connected to measure the overall circuit current I
  • A voltmeter V is connected across the power supply for measuring the impressed voltage V, which is the same for all the elements R, L, C