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This depends if the component was wired in series or in parallel to the rest of the circuit. When a component breaks, it stops functioning and cannot conduct electricity. If it is wired in series to the rest of the circuit, the entire circuit will cease functioning. If it is wired in parallel to the rest of the circuit, the circuit will continue functioning, but with more electricity going to the other line.

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What is the dis advantage of using parallel circuit and series circuit?

The disadvantage of a parallel circuit is that if one component fails, the other components will still work, making it harder to identify the faulty component. In a series circuit, if one component fails, it breaks the circuit and all components will stop working.


What is the result when a branch of a parallel circuit has an open circuit?

When a branch of a parallel circuit has an open circuit, it breaks the loop and prevents current from flowing through that particular branch. The other branches of the parallel circuit will continue to operate as normal, as they are unaffected by the open circuit in the specific branch.


What is a circuit with one path for electric charges?

A circuit with one path for electric charges is called a series circuit. In a series circuit, the components are connected end to end, so the same current flows through each component. If one component breaks, the circuit is broken and none of the components will work.


A circuit in which there is only one path for electrons to follow?

A series circuit is a circuit in which there is only one path for electrons to follow. In a series circuit, all components are connected end-to-end, providing a single pathway for the current to flow through each component in sequence. If any component in a series circuit breaks, it will interrupt the flow of current through the entire circuit.


What happens if the filament breaks?

If the filament in a light bulb breaks, the circuit is interrupted and the light bulb will no longer illuminate. This is because the broken filament is unable to produce light when electricity flows through it.

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What is the dis advantage of using parallel circuit and series circuit?

The disadvantage of a parallel circuit is that if one component fails, the other components will still work, making it harder to identify the faulty component. In a series circuit, if one component fails, it breaks the circuit and all components will stop working.


What happens if the switch is open in a parallel circuit?

If the switch in a parallel circuit is open, it breaks the circuit and interrupts the flow of current for that particular branch. The other branches in the parallel circuit remain unaffected and continue to operate independently.


What happens if there is a break in a serious circuit?

A break in an electrical circuit will cause the circuit's load to stop operating.


What is the result when a branch of a parallel circuit has an open circuit?

When a branch of a parallel circuit has an open circuit, it breaks the loop and prevents current from flowing through that particular branch. The other branches of the parallel circuit will continue to operate as normal, as they are unaffected by the open circuit in the specific branch.


What happens if a wire breaks?

The circuit stops working because of the short circuit


What is it called when a circuit has gaps or breaks?

It is called an open, incomplete, or broken circuit. Circuits might be opened intentionally (using a switch), or unintentionally (breaks in, or disconnected wiring).


What is a circuit with one path for electric charges?

A circuit with one path for electric charges is called a series circuit. In a series circuit, the components are connected end to end, so the same current flows through each component. If one component breaks, the circuit is broken and none of the components will work.


How are series circuits and parallel circuits?

A parallel circuit is used in a strand of Christmas lights so that if one bulb goes out, the rest don't. A parallel circuit is also used in circuit breakers of houses. A series circuit is used in a flashlight. Everything follows one path.


What happens when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?

The shorter end of each parallel line breaks off and falls to the floor with a soft 'clink'.


What happens when one light bulb goes out in a series?

The failed bulb breaks the circuit so no current can flow - so the other bulb goes out (but is OK).


If you remove one bulb from a string of lights all the remaining lights will go out. are the lights in a series circuit or parallel circuit Explain?

Removing any bulb breaks the continuity of a series circuit, stopping the flow of electrical current. Removing a bulb in a parallel circuit does not interrupt the current flow, so the remaining lights continue to conduct electrical current.


What will happen to the total current if you keep adding bulbs in parallel to the circuit?

Adding more lamps in parallel (across) a line will cause total current to climb. It will keep climbing (increasing) until a load protection device (circuit breaker or fuse) breaks the circuit or until something fails because of excessive current.