Question

Which type of circuit set up will still allow some of the lightbulbs to be lit if there is a break in the circuit somewhere?

Parallel

Series

Open

None of these - the circuit must always be entirely intact

Answer 1

A **parallel** circuit setup will still allow some of the lightbulbs to be lit if there is a break in the circuit somewhere. In a parallel circuit, each lightbulb is connected across the same voltage source, so if one path is broken, current can still flow through the other paths, allowing other bulbs to remain lit.

In contrast, a **series** circuit requires a complete path for current to flow, so if there is a break anywhere in the circuit, all the lightbulbs will go out.

Therefore, the correct answer is **Parallel**.