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If one bulb in a series circuit goes out, then current can't flow anywhere

in the circuit. A circuit in which current can't flow is an open circuit.

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Three different bulbs are connected in series when switch is closed the last bulb does not glow why?

When bulbs are connected in a series circuit, each bulb depends on the voltage from the previous bulb to light up. If the last bulb doesn't glow, it may indicate that there is a break in the circuit somewhere before that bulb, such as a loose connection or a blown fuse. This interruption in the circuit would prevent the flow of electricity to the last bulb, causing it not to light up.


Why is a light bulb not on when a switch is not closed?

A closed switch completes the electrical circuit, allowing current to flow through the light bulb and generate light. If the switch is not closed, there is an open circuit, meaning the current cannot flow and the light bulb does not turn on.


When using a 9 volt battery on a closed circuit with 2 light bulbs how many volts are used to light each bulb?

Each light bulb will receive the full 9 volts from the battery in a series circuit, so each bulb will be operating on 9 volts.


Why does a light bulb light in a closed circuit?

A bulb does not light up if there is no voltage available across the bulb, or if the bulb is burned out.


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

If you unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit, it will cause an open circuit, which will break the flow of current in the circuit. As a result, all other bulbs in the series circuit will also turn off because there is no longer a complete path for the electricity to flow.

Related Questions

Why is one bulb set up along a parallel circuit actually a series circuit?

In a series circuit, if you open a bulb, current loop will be broken. So, current cannot travel all the wayback, hence no output. But in a parallel circuit, current will be only shared with parallel circuit, but the loop remains closed even if you remove the bulb. So, no change occurs.


Three different bulbs are connected in series when switch is closed the last bulb does not glow why?

When bulbs are connected in a series circuit, each bulb depends on the voltage from the previous bulb to light up. If the last bulb doesn't glow, it may indicate that there is a break in the circuit somewhere before that bulb, such as a loose connection or a blown fuse. This interruption in the circuit would prevent the flow of electricity to the last bulb, causing it not to light up.


What happened when one bulb was removed in series comnnection why?

The circuit will be interrupted. There will be no closed path through which the current can flow.


A type of circuit that allows the light bulb to turn on?

a closed circuit


What do you mean by open and closed electric circuit?

An open circuit is one where the current is not able to complete the circuit. An example could be a light bulb connected to power but switched off, the circuit being broken by the switch, and considered "open." When flipping the switch On, it connects the power and the circuit is then closed.


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

In a series circuit, if another bulb is added, it is going to dim.


In a circuit with 1 bulb which is of an equal voltage than the combined voltage of 2 batteries will the bulb fuse when the circuit is closed?

no


In which circuit did screwing out one bulb not influence the lighting of the other bulb?

A parallel circuit will not effect the other bulb. If the bulbs are in a series circuit the other bulb will not turn on.


Why is a light bulb not on when a switch is not closed?

A closed switch completes the electrical circuit, allowing current to flow through the light bulb and generate light. If the switch is not closed, there is an open circuit, meaning the current cannot flow and the light bulb does not turn on.


What is the use of a bulb in a closed circuit?

i believe you mean lamps a bulb is what you plant in the ground.


Do both lights turn off if one bulb is taken out from a series circuit?

Yes. A typical light bulb socket is an open circuit when the bulb is removed, thus blocking the flow of current and turning off the remaining bulb. The removed bulb would go out too, of course. It is possible to imagine a bulb socket that reverts to a closed circuit when the bulb is removed. In that case, the remaining bulb would remain lit.


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.