If there are two bulbs connected in series and one blows out, what happens to the other bulb?
Correct answer: B. The other bulb stops glowing
- A. The other bulb continues to glow with the same brightness
- B. The other bulb stops glowing
- C. The other bulb glows with increased brightness
- D. The other bulb also burns out
Explanation
If there are two bulbs connected in series and one blows out, the other bulb will stop glowing. This is because in a series circuit, the current flows through all of the components in the circuit, and if one component breaks the circuit, the current cannot flow through any of the components. When a bulb blows out, it acts as an open circuit, which means that the current cannot flow through it.
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