In a simple series circuit, what happens when one bulb burns out?
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Correct answer to question 86 (General Science): Every bulb in the circuit goes out
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A series circuit gives current only one path, so a single break stops the flow everywhere. In a parallel circuit each bulb has its own path and the others keep working.
Updated: November 2026
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