During physical science class, Ben and Jerry connected three identical light bulbs in parallel to a battery. What happens when Ben removes one of the light bulbs from its socket?

A) All the light bulbs go out.

B) The other light bulbs remain on and will be equally bright.

C) The other light bulbs remain on, one brighter and the other less bright than before.

D) The other light bulbs remain on, one less bright and the other the same brightness as before.

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Tyrese Clarke

Computers & Technology

1 December, 21:29

During physical science class, Ben and Jerry connected three identical light bulbs in parallel to a battery. What happens when Ben removes one of the light bulbs from its socket?

A) All the light bulbs go out.

B) The other light bulbs remain on and will be equally bright.

C) The other light bulbs remain on, one brighter and the other less bright than before.

D) The other light bulbs remain on, one less bright and the other the same brightness as before.

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Makenna Boyle · Answer 1

I think the correct answer would be t he other light bulbs remain on and will be equally bright. Since they are in parallel, only the circuit for the one that is removed would be affected the other will still shine bright equally. Hope this answers the question.