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They don't unless you speaking about a parallel circuit in which total currect would be the sum of all the currents in each light bulb (The more light bulbs, the more current draw) If you're talking about a series circuit, nothing at all happens to the current, as in a seires circuit current is constant throughout the entire circuit (voltage changes). In a case such as this the more light bulbs in the circuit, the less the voltage becomes across those bulbs (furthest from the source), thus they will become dimmer due to lower power (P=IE).

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Compare the current in a 2 light bulbs wired in a series circuit?

In a series circuit, the current passing through each component, like the light bulbs, is the same. This means that both light bulbs would have the same current flowing through them. If one light bulb were to burn out, current flow through both bulbs would stop.


What would happen if you added one battery to a parallel circuit of two light bulbs?

Adding one more battery to a parallel circuit of two light bulbs would increase the voltage across the entire circuit. This would cause both light bulbs to shine more brightly as they receive more power. It will not affect the current flowing through the circuit but will boost the overall energy provided to the circuit.


In a series circuit when adding light bulbs does the current change?

Yes. The current is inversely proportional to the resistance. I = V / R where I is current, V is voltage, and R is resistance. Adding light bulbs adds resistance. Current is constant throughout a series circuit; it doesn't change no matter what. Voltage changes.


Why does it not effect any of the light bulbs when you take one light bulb out from the parallel circuit?

In a parallel circuit, each light bulb has its own separate path for the current to flow, so removing one light bulb does not interrupt the current to the other light bulbs. The remaining light bulbs will continue to work because the circuit is not broken.


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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Compare the current in a 2 light bulbs wired in a series circuit?

In a series circuit, the current passing through each component, like the light bulbs, is the same. This means that both light bulbs would have the same current flowing through them. If one light bulb were to burn out, current flow through both bulbs would stop.


This circuit is a series circuit because?

the same current flows through both light bulbs


What would happen if you added one battery to a parallel circuit of two light bulbs?

Adding one more battery to a parallel circuit of two light bulbs would increase the voltage across the entire circuit. This would cause both light bulbs to shine more brightly as they receive more power. It will not affect the current flowing through the circuit but will boost the overall energy provided to the circuit.


In a series circuit when adding light bulbs does the current change?

Yes. The current is inversely proportional to the resistance. I = V / R where I is current, V is voltage, and R is resistance. Adding light bulbs adds resistance. Current is constant throughout a series circuit; it doesn't change no matter what. Voltage changes.


Why does it not effect any of the light bulbs when you take one light bulb out from the parallel circuit?

In a parallel circuit, each light bulb has its own separate path for the current to flow, so removing one light bulb does not interrupt the current to the other light bulbs. The remaining light bulbs will continue to work because the circuit is not broken.


What would be different about the circuit if a resistor were added in series with the light bulbs?

The total current in the circuit will decrease.


If two light-bulbs are connected in a series circuit and one of the light-bulb's current flowing is 0.5 A what is the current flowing in the other light-bulb?

Current in a series circuit is the same throughout the circuit. Voltages are additive. Voltage in a parallel circuit is the same throughout the circuit. Currents are additive.


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.


In a series circuit as more bulbs are added the bulbs get dimmer the electric current through each bulb?

By adding more light bulbs


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

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


What happens when you unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit?

When you unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit, the circuit will break and all the other light bulbs in the circuit will turn off. This is because in a series circuit, the current flows through each component in succession, so removing one component interrupts the flow of current to the rest of the circuit.


What is the effect if a bulb is broken in a parallel or series circuit?

parallel circuit: Providing that the breakage does not result in a short circuit the other bulbs will still light. series circuit: If the breakage results in a short circuit through the bulb the other bulbs will light more brightly. If the breakage results in a breakage of the connection through the bulb then the other bulbs will not light.