Standard Science Primary 6 Energy

In a house, the lights are usually connected in parallel. What is the main advantage of this arrangement?

A It uses fewer wires.
B It makes the batteries last longer.
C If one bulb fuses, the others will remain lit.
D It makes the bulbs shine brighter than a series circuit with the same number of batteries.
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Step 1: Recall the properties of parallel circuits. Step 2: Parallel circuits provide multiple paths for current. Step 3: If one path is broken (fused bulb), the current can still flow through other paths.

Correct answer: If one bulb fuses, the others will remain lit.

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