Sandy's statement is not accurate. In a parallel circuit, each light bulb has its own separate path for current to flow from the power source. This means that if one light bulb were to break or be removed, the other two light bulbs would continue to function normally because the current can still flow through the circuit via the other paths.
Therefore, in a parallel circuit like the one depicted in the diagram, if one light bulb were to break, the other two light bulbs would remain lit and unaffected. Each bulb operates independently of the others in a parallel circuit.
Sandy's class is exploring parallel circuits. The teacher inquires about the potential outcome if one of the three light bulbs in a parallel circuit, as depicted in the diagram, were to break.
Sandy asserts that if one bulb breaks, both of the remaining bulbs would also go out. Is her statement accurate? Provide an explanation for your answer.
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