Circuit Types

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the same current flows through all components.

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What happens to the bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb is removed?

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The other bulbs go off because the circuit is broken.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current to flow.

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What happens to the bulbs in a parallel circuit if one bulb is removed?

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The other bulbs remain lit because the circuit is still complete through other paths.

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Which circuit type typically has brighter bulbs, series or parallel?

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Parallel circuits typically have brighter bulbs because each bulb receives the full voltage.

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What is the main characteristic of current flow in a series circuit?

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The same current flows through all components.

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What is the main characteristic of current flow in a parallel circuit?

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The current can split and flow through multiple paths.

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What is the effect of adding more bulbs in a series circuit?

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Adding more bulbs increases the total resistance, which decreases the current and makes the bulbs dimmer.

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What is the effect of adding more bulbs in a parallel circuit?

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Adding more bulbs decreases the total resistance, which can increase the current and keep the bulbs bright.

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What is the definition of voltage?

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Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.