Electric Circuits: Series vs Parallel

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In a parallel circuit, what happens if one bulb goes out at any point in the circuit?

Only the bulb next to the one that went out goes out

All bulbs go out

The rest of the bulbs stay lit (correct)

The bulbs get brighter

What is the flow of electrons in a series circuit?

From negative terminal to positive terminal of the battery, through both bulbs

From positive terminal to negative terminal of the battery, through both bulbs

From negative terminal to positive terminal of the battery (correct)

From positive terminal to negative terminal of the battery

What happens to the brightness of the bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb goes out?

The remaining bulbs get dimmer

All bulbs get brighter

All bulbs stay at the same brightness

All bulbs go out (correct)

Which type of circuit has multiple paths for current to flow?

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What is the consequence in a series circuit if there is a break in the path?

All components in the circuit stop working Signup and view all the answers

In a parallel circuit with two bulbs, how does the brightness of the bulbs compare if one bulb goes out?

The other bulb remains lit at the same brightness Signup and view all the answers

What happens in a series circuit if one bulb goes out at any point?

All other bulbs in the series go out Signup and view all the answers

Which type of circuit is more likely to have bulbs that remain lit if one bulb burns out - series or parallel?

Parallel circuit Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact on the brightness of each bulb in a series circuit when an additional bulb is added in series?

All bulbs will become dimmer Signup and view all the answers

If you have a single battery and two identical bulbs, which type of circuit would result in both bulbs shining more brightly? Series or parallel?

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Electric Circuits: Series vs Parallel

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Questions and Answers

In a parallel circuit, what happens if one bulb goes out at any point in the circuit?

What is the flow of electrons in a series circuit?

What happens to the brightness of the bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb goes out?

Which type of circuit has multiple paths for current to flow?

What is the consequence in a series circuit if there is a break in the path?

In a parallel circuit with two bulbs, how does the brightness of the bulbs compare if one bulb goes out?

What happens in a series circuit if one bulb goes out at any point?

Which type of circuit is more likely to have bulbs that remain lit if one bulb burns out - series or parallel?

What is the impact on the brightness of each bulb in a series circuit when an additional bulb is added in series?

If you have a single battery and two identical bulbs, which type of circuit would result in both bulbs shining more brightly? Series or parallel?

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