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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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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoAssuming that the break is in one of the parallel wires, the potential (v) across the parallels remains the same, the current (i) in the other parallel parts also remains the same, entirely dependent on the resistance (r) in the unbroken parts of the circuit. The current in the wire before the parallel parts of the circuit will be reduced proportionately because there is no current flowing through the broken wire any more. If you apply the equation v=ir ( or i=v/r) you can work out the current at any point in the circuit.
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∙ 13y agoThe voltage across the open branch will be 0V
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∙ 6y agoThe circuit would become open. (open means off)
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∙ 6y agoCutting a wire in an electrical circuit has the same effect as putting a switch into the off position - thereby creating a break (gap) in the circuit.
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∙ 12y agoit won't flow
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What best describes continuity in a circuit?
Continuity in a circuit means no breaks; continuous.
What happens when something breaks the sound barrier?
A sonic boom occurs when something breaks the sound barrier.
What Happens when you look in the mirror?
when you look at the mirror it breaks
What happens on a monocular microscope when the slide it turned right?
It breaks
What are fuses and circuit breakers What are they for?
A fuse is a device that contain a thin strip of metal that will melt if there is too much current through it.A circuit breaker is a reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current gets too high.They are used to prevent circuits from overheating.
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 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).
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.
What happens when a fuse blows?
When a fuse blows, it essentialy breaks the circuit. So the current can no longer flow, this is used as a safety measure.
Is a parallel circuit brighter than a series circuit?
Both are same. Only thing it depends upon the incoming voltage. In series ciruity if one bulb fails, the ciruit continuity breaks . In case of paraleel circuit even if one bulb fails the circuit continuity will not get affected
What is differentiate of parallel and series connection?
series circuits have the load wired one after the other parallel circuits have the loads wired on different branches-the advantage being if a bulb breaks, or another component, the others still have current flowing through them
What is the difference between parallel circuit lights and series circuit lights using the idea of current flow?
Parallel circuit lights are built as so: ______light_______ |_____light_______| |_____battery_____| Series circuit lights are built like this: ___light___light___battery___ |________________________| In a parallel circuit, lights don't get dimmer when you add more, and if one breaks, the others still work. In a series circuit, when you add more, the lights get dimmer, and when one breaks, they all break. It is possible to have a combination of both in one circuit though.
