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?

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Nathalie Sherman

Physics

16 May, 16:49

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?

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Floyd · Answer 1

The three remaining light bulbs will remain dark.

Explanation:

Current can only flow if there is a complete circuit through all of the series elements. With one element removed, no current can flow, so the remaining light bulbs cannot light up.