In a series circuit with three bulbs, one bulb burns out. What happens to the other bulbs?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They also go out
- Step 1: In a series circuit all components share one path. Step 2. A break stops the current everywhere. Answer: they also go out. Why not the others: these describe parallel circuits or are wrong.
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