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No, lights in a simple circuit are not dimmer than in a series circuit. This is because there is only one bulb in a simple circuit and that bulb can have the full power of the battery, while in a series circuit, the power is shared between two or more bulbs.

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In a circuit does lamp gets dimmer if more lamps with same battery?

this depends on 1. whether the extra bulbs are being connected in parallel circuit or in series with each other, and 2. the power rating of the battery. supposing the battery power rating is greater than all the individual bulbs put together, the bulbs will glow the same maximum intensity if they are connected in parallel, and will become dimmer if connected end to end i.e in series.


What happen Two identical 115 volt light bulbs connected in series with 240?

When two identical 115-volt light bulbs are connected in series to a 240-volt supply, the voltage is divided equally between the two bulbs. Each bulb would receive 120 volts, which is higher than their rated voltage of 115 volts. This excess voltage can cause the bulbs to overheat and potentially burn out quickly, leading to a failure of both bulbs. Thus, it's not recommended to connect them in this manner.


How does the brightness of the bulbs in the two circuits compare?

ANSWERwhen two bulb are connected in series their will not be any changeANSWERWhat other bulbs? This question doesn't make sense.Perhaps you are thinking of this: with two bulbs in series, each bulb only gets 1/2 of the energy (or voltage) that a battery makes available, so each bulb is much dimmer than just one bulb attached to the battery would be.


When you add more bulbs to a series circuit?

Wiring bulbs in a series is useful in certain applications. For example decorated lighting on holiday trees using multiple bulbs on a single circuit. This is useful by keeping the circuit linear and simple and allows for a single switch. The disadvantages to having multiple bulbs on a linear circuit is that if one bad bulb turns off the whole circuit.


When three bulbs connected to a battery in parallel circuit what will happen to the brightness of the bulbs?

The brightness of three bulb would be mare than one

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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!


In a circuit does lamp gets dimmer if more lamps with same battery?

this depends on 1. whether the extra bulbs are being connected in parallel circuit or in series with each other, and 2. the power rating of the battery. supposing the battery power rating is greater than all the individual bulbs put together, the bulbs will glow the same maximum intensity if they are connected in parallel, and will become dimmer if connected end to end i.e in series.


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


Why do bulbs get dimmer in series circuits?

When light bulbs are connected in series circuits, they will get dimmer whenever a bulb is added. This is because the current is shared between all of the bulbs equally.AnswerLamps only operate at their rated power when subjected to their rated voltage. If you connect lamps in series, each lamp will be subject to a lower voltage, so they will not operate at their rated power and, so, will be dimmer. The more powerful lamps will actually glow less than the less-powerful lamps because their resistance is lower and the voltage drop across them will also be lower than the voltage drop across the less powerful lamps.


Is it true that when a round bulb and a long are connected in a parallel circuit the long bulb is brighter than the round bulb?

In a parallel circuit, the brightness of the bulbs connected depends on their resistance and current flow, not their physical shape or size. The bulbs will have the same voltage across them, so if the long bulb has a lower resistance, it could be brighter but this depends on the specific characteristics of the bulbs.


What happen Two identical 115 volt light bulbs connected in series with 240?

When two identical 115-volt light bulbs are connected in series to a 240-volt supply, the voltage is divided equally between the two bulbs. Each bulb would receive 120 volts, which is higher than their rated voltage of 115 volts. This excess voltage can cause the bulbs to overheat and potentially burn out quickly, leading to a failure of both bulbs. Thus, it's not recommended to connect them in this manner.


What is the type of lamp uses with dimmer switch?

You cannot use most fluorescent lights with a dimmer. Just about any incandescent bulb WILL work with a dimmer. Occasionally, when a halogen bulb burns out, it will destroy a dimmer switch but halogen bulbs are considered incandescent and other than that little problem they work well with a dimmer.


What happens in a series circuit with three different watt bulb's which bulb will brighter?

The 2 bulb series circuit , a 3 bulb series circuit will increase resistance and therefore reduce the voltage across the bulb. The current in all points of the circuit will remain the same according to Kirchhoff.


Why are some bulbs dimmer than others?

Bulbs can be dimmer than others due to differences in wattage, age, or type of bulb. Lower wattage bulbs will produce less light output, while older bulbs may lose brightness over time. Different types of bulbs, such as incandescent, LED, or CFL, also have varying levels of brightness.


How does the brightness of the bulbs in the two circuits compare?

ANSWERwhen two bulb are connected in series their will not be any changeANSWERWhat other bulbs? This question doesn't make sense.Perhaps you are thinking of this: with two bulbs in series, each bulb only gets 1/2 of the energy (or voltage) that a battery makes available, so each bulb is much dimmer than just one bulb attached to the battery would be.


In a series circuit with multiple light bulbs attached to a battery why are you seeing the light bulbs closest to the battery are brighter than those bulbs further from the battery?

The light bulbs closest to the battery appear brighter because they have less resistance in the circuit compared to the bulbs further away. As current flows through the circuit, it encounters resistance from each component, which results in a potential drop. The bulbs further away experience a larger voltage drop due to the increased resistance, leading to dimmer illumination.


What would happen to a series circuit if another bulb was added?

A: Adding any resistance bulbs or whatever in a series circuit will reduce current and will reduce total power. In this case the bulb will glow dimmer as any additional bulbs are placed in the series circuit. this is true if the same input source is kept constant.