A series circuit contains four light bulbs. The switch is opened and one of the bulbs is removed, but not replaced. Then the switch is closed again. What would you expect to see?

A) All three remaining light bulbs will be on.

B) None of the remaining light bulbs will be on.

C) Only the bulb closest to the switch will be on.

D) All three remaining light bulbs will be brighter than before.

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Cristal Flowers

30 December, 14:40

A series circuit contains four light bulbs. The switch is opened and one of the bulbs is removed, but not replaced. Then the switch is closed again. What would you expect to see?

A) All three remaining light bulbs will be on.

B) None of the remaining light bulbs will be on.

C) Only the bulb closest to the switch will be on.

D) All three remaining light bulbs will be brighter than before.

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Grady Schmitt · Answer 1

For series circuit, components are in the same path. removing component, the path is broken. so without replacing the bulb, current could not flow - - open circuit. all bulbs are dead.