Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Siti wants to set up a circuit where two bulbs can be controlled independently by two different switches. Which circuit arrangement should she use?

A A circuit with only one wire
B Parallel circuit
C Series circuit
D A circuit with no batteries
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Step 1: Independent control means one bulb can stay on while the other is off. Step 2: A parallel circuit provides separate pathways for current to flow. Step 3: Placing a switch on each branch allows for individual control.

Correct answer: Parallel circuit

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