Question

Three light bulbs are connected in a series, as shown in the diagram.



After the circuit is completed, the middle light bulb breaks. What will happen to the remaining light bulbs?

(2 points)

Only the light bulb closest to the positive end of the battery will go out.

Both of the remaining light bulbs will stay lit.

Only the light bulb closest to the positive end of the battery will stay lit.

Both of the remaining light bulbs will go out.
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Answer 1

Both of the remaining light bulbs will go out.

Explanation: the bulbs are in series so the same current passes through each. When the middle bulb breaks it opens the circuit, stopping the current, so no bulbs can light.