Advanced Science Primary 5 Systems

Which circuit arrangement will result in the brightest bulbs, assuming all batteries and bulbs are identical?

A Four bulbs in series with two batteries.
B Two bulbs in series with one battery.
C Two bulbs in parallel with one battery.
D Three bulbs in series with one battery.
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Step 1: In a series circuit, adding more bulbs increases resistance and decreases brightness. Step 2: In a parallel circuit, each bulb receives the full voltage from the battery source. Step 3: Therefore, bulbs in parallel shine brighter than the same number of bulbs in series.

Correct answer: Two bulbs in parallel with one battery.

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