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Why are two bulbs in parallel bright when you build a parallel circuit with two bulbs a one d- cell battery?

Two bulbs in parallel are brighter than the same two bulbs in series, given the same potential voltage, because there is twice the available voltage to each bulb.


Why does the glow of two lamps decrease when they are connected in series?

Because the total current is divided between the two components. For example, if the current was one amp, and you connected two bulbs in series, ech bulb would get half an amp of current. As brightness is proportional to current, this means they glow more dimly.


What is a combination circuit?

It was mentioned that there are two different ways to connect two or more electrical devices together in a circuit. They can be connected by means of series connections or by means of parallel connections. When all the devices in a circuit are connected by series connections, then the circuit is referred to as a series circuit. When all the devices in a circuit are connected by parallel connections, then the circuit is referred to as a parallel circuit. A third type of circuit involves the dual use of series and parallel connections in a circuit; such circuits are referred to as compound circuits or combination circuits. The circuit depicted at the right is an example of the use of both series and parallel connections within the same circuit. In this case, light bulbs A and B are connected by parallel connections and light bulbs C and D are connected by series connections. This is an example of a combination circuitBy EngineerMuhammad Zaheer Meer GMS


Will a diode work as a light dimmer when switched or added in series to an incandescent 120 volt AC bulb?

Actually, I have seen this in a respected electronics magazine (Elektor) quite some time ago: A diode (selected to be capable to handle the amps, the voltage and the heat from the bulb - if placed inside the lighting fixture) is used to "cut off" one half of the AC sine wave and thus sending pulses of 120V to an incandescent light bulb, simulating a simple dimming device. The proposal was meant to run 240V bulbs at 50% of their brightness but I am pretty certain this concept can be used to run 120V bulbs from 240V power. One other way of connecting 120V bulbs to 240V would be to connect two 120V bulbs OF THE SAME WATTAGE in SERIES, so the two bulbs form their own voltage divider. Not sure what happens if one bulb burns out - I would expect the other one to blow too, as a dying light bulb represents zero Ohms (plasma/arcing) for a few milliseconds before it goes dark forever.


What is the net resistance of two resistor connected in series?

The net resistance of two resistors connected in series is the sum of the two resistances. RSERIES = Summation1toN RN

Related Questions

Why are two bulbs in a series dim?

Two bulbs in a series are dim because the resistance in the circuit increases when the bulbs are connected in series, dividing the voltage between them. This results in less power being supplied to each bulb, making them appear dimmer compared to when they are connected in parallel.


Why are two bulbs in a series with a D- cell dim?

They Are Dim Because the d-cell being used does not produce enough energy to light them both


Why are two light bulbs in series with a D-cell dim?

They Are Dim Because the d-cell being used does not produce enough energy to light them both


Why are two bulbs in series with d-cell dim?

They Are Dim Because the d-cell being used does not produce enough energy to light them both


When two light bulbs are connected in series the?

When two light bulbs are connected in series , there is voltage drop which causes the second lamp to dimAnswerWhen two lamps are connected in series, neither lamp will be subject to its rated voltage and, so, each lamp will be dim. Surprisingly, perhaps, the lamp with the higher power will be dimmer than the lamp with the lower power!


What happens if you add 2 light bulbs to a simple circuit?

A: There is no such a thing as simple circuit if the bulbs are put in series the light will dim if put in parallel both bulbs will light up the same provided the source can sustain the power increase


What happens to the brightness of the other two when one of the bulbs burn out three identical bulbs are wired in series?

As a series circuit, as asked, all bulbs will go off because of that just one bulb.


Why are Tail lights dim?

Since lights are wired in parallel, with some having two filaments with a common ground, a dim light condition is often a broken ground, causing current to flow through three filaments in series rather than in parallel. Check the bulbs, the sockets, and the wiring. If all lights are dim, check the battery and alternator. Running voltage should be between 13.5V and 14.5V.


Will a circuit with two light bulbs in series light up?

Yes, a circuit with two light bulbs connected in series can light up. Current flows through the first light bulb, then through the second, allowing both bulbs to illuminate. If one bulb burns out, however, both bulbs will go out.


Why are two bulbs in parallel bright when you build a parallel circuit with two bulbs a one d- cell battery?

Two bulbs in parallel are brighter than the same two bulbs in series, given the same potential voltage, because there is twice the available voltage to each bulb.


What is the type of circuit where two bulbs are next to each other?

Series circuit.


If you have two 5 watt bulbs connected in series and then in parallel which circuit arrangement will give you brighter bulbs explain your answer?

Brighter in parallel. In series the voltage is divided between the two bulbs, thus the current will only be half so that the power of each bulb will only be one quarter (of 5 watts) in the series set-up.