In which part of a combination circuit does current divide?

In a combination circuit, current divides in the parallel section of the circuit. This occurs because each branch of the parallel circuit provides a separate path for the current to flow. According to Kirchhoff's Current Law, the total current entering a junction is equal to the total current leaving the junction. Therefore, in a parallel configuration, the current can split into various paths based on the resistance or impedance of each branch.

In contrast, series circuits do not allow current to divide since the components are connected one after another, causing the same current to flow through all components without alternative paths. The load represents the utilization of the current but does not inherently define a point of division. Transformers are used to change voltage levels and do not represent a point of current division within a circuit. Thus, the characteristic feature of current division is observed distinctly in the parallel configuration.