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If one lamp fails, will a series circuit still work?
No. Series circuit has 1 path to flow.
Where would you put an ammeter in a circuit?
in a series circuit or it will not work. Put it after the bulb
What is the type of circuit that will not work when a component burns out?
In a series circuit, if one component burns out, the circuit will not work because the current flow is interrupted by the burnt-out component. This is because components in a series circuit share the same current.
What will adding resistance to series circuit cause?
A decrease in current.
How does a broken wire affect a series circuit?
because the circuit is not a full circuit so it wont work!
Does an electric fan work by using a series circuit?
If there is only one fan in the circuit then it is in a series circuit. If there is more that one fan then they will be connected in a parallel configuration.
How could Series circuit be used in a sentence?
In a series circuit, the components are connected in a single path. For example, Christmas lights are often connected in a series circuit where the failure of one bulb can cause the entire string to go out.
What happens when one light bulb burns out in a series circuit?
All of the light bulbs in the series circuit would go out.
Can a series circuit work if the bulbs are differently lighted up?
The meaning of "differently lighted up" is very unclear. As long as all the bulbs in a series circuit are connected to the circuit, and all of the bulbs have good filaments with no holes in them, current will flow in the circuit. Depending on the ratings of each bulb, the current may not be enough to cause all of them to glow visibly, but there will certainly be a current. That may or may not suit your definition of "work".
How can an ammeter cause a short circuit?
An ammeter can cause a short circuit if it is connected in parallel instead of in series with the circuit being measured. This can create a low resistance path for the current to flow, bypassing the intended circuit and causing a short circuit.
Can series circuits work when a switch is open?
No. Since the switch is in series with the circuit, opening it blocks the current flow through the circuit, turning it off.
What are the two kinds of electrical circuit?
There are four types of circuit: series, parallel, series-parallel, and complex.
