Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Study the circuit. If Bulb B2 fuses, how many bulbs will remain lit?

A 1
B 3
C 2
D 0
Show Worked Solution

Worked Solution

Step 1: Analyze the circuit: Bulb B1 is on the main series wire. Bulbs B2 and B3 are on separate parallel branches. Step 2: Current flows from the battery, through B1, and then splits to go through B2 and B3 before returning to the battery. Step 3: If B2 fuses, the path through B2 is broken. Step 4: Current can still flow through the main wire (B1) and the other parallel branch (B3). Step 5: Therefore, B1 and B3 remain lit (2 bulbs).

Correct answer: 2

Want more questions like this? Superholic Lab has 10,000+ MOE-aligned questions with full worked solutions.

Start Free Trial — 7 Days Free