Why do cells connected in parallel last longer?

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Well yesterday it was my physics paper(o'levels) . There was a question there which asked what is the advantage of having cells connected in parallel combination?
I wrote that By connecting the cells in parallel combination the total current in the circut is shared by all of the cells as a result the cells last longer. Is it correct?
I also need to know other advantages and disadvantages of connecting cells in parallel.
Its a bit urgent because I won't be using my net for the next 4 days. I won't be able to sleep if i dun find out if my answer was right or wrong.
Thanks in advance for any help. :smile:
 
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Yes, the advantage of parallel cells is that there is a greater capasity to provide current (ie with the same load, it runs longer)