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yes but they will each be less bright then if there was only one light bulb in the circuit

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It depends on their power ratings. If they are different, then the lamp with the lower power rating will be the brighter. The reason for this is that lower power lamps have a greater resistance than higher power lamps and, so, a greater voltage drop appears across the lower power lamp, making them brighter.

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How does the brightness of each bulb in a parallel circuit compare to the brightness of the bulb in a series circuit?

In a parallel circuit, each bulb receives the full voltage of the power source, so all bulbs shine at their full brightness. In a series circuit, the brightness of each bulb decreases as more bulbs are added because the voltage is shared among all bulbs.


Can one cell in a circuit light two bulbs?

Yes, one cell in a series circuit can light up two bulbs. However, the brightness of each bulb may be reduced compared to if only one bulb were connected due to the voltage being split between the bulbs.


What happens to the brightness of light bulbs when more batteries are added Why?

Adding more batteries to a circuit with light bulbs will increase the brightness of the bulbs. This is because the additional batteries will provide more voltage, which allows for a higher current to flow through the circuit. As a result, the bulbs will emit more light due to the increased energy supplied.


How does the type of circuit affect the brightness of two light bulbs?

This has to do with the potential difference(voltage) reaching each bulb.If the bulbs are placed in series, the voltage will be divided among them(for example, 9V battery powering two identical bulbs will result in each bulb getting 4.5V). Thus, they would each only be One fourth as bright than if there was a single bulb as the power is Voltage squared. If Voltage is halved then power goes one fourth.If the bulbs are placed in parallel, the current(amperage) is divided instead, resulting in each bulb getting the same voltage. This will result in both bulbs having brightness equal to a single bulb.


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.

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How does the brightness of each bulb in a parallel circuit compare to the brightness of the bulb in a series circuit?

In a parallel circuit, each bulb receives the full voltage of the power source, so all bulbs shine at their full brightness. In a series circuit, the brightness of each bulb decreases as more bulbs are added because the voltage is shared among all bulbs.


Light bulbs in a series circuit have the same brightness?

If they have the same resistance they will. Kirchhoff's' Law.


Can one cell in a circuit light two bulbs?

Yes, one cell in a series circuit can light up two bulbs. However, the brightness of each bulb may be reduced compared to if only one bulb were connected due to the voltage being split between the bulbs.


What happens to the current in the other lights if one light burns out in a series circuit?

It depends what is the outcome of burning. If that light has created open circuit, circuit will break and there will not be any current. But if there is short circuit means overall resistance is decreased. Thus current will increase. Besides overall brightness will also increase. Thus, if in a series lesser the number of bulbs more will be brightness.


What happens to the brightness of light bulbs when more batteries are added Why?

Adding more batteries to a circuit with light bulbs will increase the brightness of the bulbs. This is because the additional batteries will provide more voltage, which allows for a higher current to flow through the circuit. As a result, the bulbs will emit more light due to the increased energy supplied.


What happens to the brightness of the light bulbs in a parallel circuit if we add more light bulbs.?

In a parallel circuit, adding more light bulbs does not decrease the brightness of the existing bulbs. Each bulb operates independently and receives the full voltage of the power source, so their brightness remains consistent regardless of how many bulbs are added. However, the total current drawn from the power source will increase with each additional bulb.


How does the type of circuit affect the brightness of two light bulbs?

This has to do with the potential difference(voltage) reaching each bulb.If the bulbs are placed in series, the voltage will be divided among them(for example, 9V battery powering two identical bulbs will result in each bulb getting 4.5V). Thus, they would each only be One fourth as bright than if there was a single bulb as the power is Voltage squared. If Voltage is halved then power goes one fourth.If the bulbs are placed in parallel, the current(amperage) is divided instead, resulting in each bulb getting the same voltage. This will result in both bulbs having brightness equal to a single bulb.


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.


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 the relative brightness of two light bulbs change when the type of circuit is changed?

When your circuit is in SERIES, each individual bulb will receive one fraction of the voltage of the battery, allowing the full chain of bulbs to draw less current, but to be dimmer in the same respect. When your circuit is in PARALLEL, each bulb will receive the same voltage, however more current will be drawn, so it depends on your situation on which you should use.


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

parallel


This circuit is a series circuit because?

the same current flows through both light bulbs