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A parellel circuit does not fail if one light dies.

In a series circuit, it's broken if one light fails (like the old style Christmas lights).

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If a light bulb is missing in a series circuit will the bulb light?

If one light bulb in a series circuit fails, all the other light bulbs will go out, until the failed bulb is replaced and the series circuit is completed again.If one light bulb in a parallel circuit fails, all the other light bulbs will still work.


What is the advantage of using a parallel circuit as opposed to a series circuit?

If a component of a parallel circuit fails, there are complete pathways for electricity to allow the remaining components to carry on functioning. ( For instance if the living room light bulb fails, the kitchen light can still work.) Also, if you link several bulbs in series, the current through them drops and they are dimmer than one on its own, but this doesn't happen with a parallel circuit.


What happens to the voltages across the light bulbs in a parallel circuit change as more light bulbs are added to the circuit?

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What happens to lights in parallel if one goes out?

In a series circuit each light completes its part of the circuit and connects to the next light. So, if one light fails, the circuit is broken and the flow of current to all lights must stop.


Are there supposed to be light bulbs in a parallel circuit?

Yes, light bulbs can be powered by a parallel circuit.


What happens if a light blows in a parallel circuit?

The rest of the lights in the system will remain illuminated. Except in that branch of the circuit. The parallel branch(s) get more current if the voltage potential remains the same.


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Is a series or parallel circuit used for filament light bulbs?

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If you have 3 light bulbs on a single circuit what kind of circuit do you have?

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Is series or parallel circuit cheaper?

A parallel circuit is cheaper because it is simpler but it does carry less power than a circuit so your light will be less bright.


What is the 3 advantages of parallel circuit over a series circuit?

The advantages of parallel circuits are that if one component, e.g. light bulb fails, the other ones will keep functioning. The problem with series circuits are that if one light bulb fails, the others are also affected.