Parallel Circuits

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where two or more paths are available for current to flow. If one path is interrupted, current can still flow through the other paths.

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What happens to the bulbs in a parallel circuit if one bulb burns out?

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In a parallel circuit, if one bulb burns out, the other bulbs will still light up because each bulb has its own separate path for current.

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What is the effect of closing a switch in a parallel circuit?

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Closing a switch in a parallel circuit allows current to flow through that path, lighting up the connected bulbs or devices.

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How many paths does current have in a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, current has multiple paths to flow through.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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In a series circuit, all components are connected in a single path, so if one component fails, the entire circuit stops working. In a parallel circuit, components are connected across multiple paths, so if one fails, others can still operate.

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What will happen if Switch 2 is closed in a circuit with blue and white bulbs?

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Only the blue and white bulbs will light up.

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What must be done to make a bell ring in a circuit with three switches?

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Close Switch 1 to allow the bell to ring.

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Which switches need to be closed to produce only light energy in a circuit?

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Close Switch 2 and Switch 3 to produce only light energy.

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In a circuit used for decoration, what happens if one bulb burns out?

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In a series circuit, one burned-out bulb will prevent all others from lighting. In a parallel circuit, other bulbs will still light up.

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What will happen if Switch 3 is closed in a circuit with white and yellow bulbs?

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Only the white and yellow bulbs will operate.