Answer:
D) Parallel.
Explanation:
We know there are two types of circuit:
1. Series
2. Parallel.
In series circuit , all the resistors are connected in a queue i.e. current will flow to another resistor only when it passed to the resistor before it.
In such cases fault in any one resistor cause circuit block to others too.
In parallel circuit , all the resistor are connected in parallel to each other i.e. all resistors between two points are connected to each wire. So, any fault in any one of resistor now cause others to run.
In such cases fault in any resistor do not cause circuit block.
As , it is given that one light goes out but others stay lit.
Therefore, it is PARALLEL connection.
The circuit will be a parallel circuit as the other lights are still lit up.
Further Explanation:
A circuit is a proper arrangement of the electrical appliances along with some source of supply to the sources so that they can operate and give a particular output for which they are designed.
There are two different ways for the arrangement of the appliances in a circuit across the supply source. The ways are namely series connections and parallel connections. In a series connection, the components are connected end to end to one another whereas in a parallel connection, each component is connected to the source with separate connection.
So, if a light goes off in a series connection, the whole circuit is affected and the current stops flowing whereas in a parallel circuit, the current continues to flow even after one light goes out because the remaining light remain connected to the source and their circuit remain completed.
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Answer Details:
Grade: Middle School
Chapter: Current Electricity
Subject: Physics
Keywords: String of lights, light goes out, series connection, parallel connection, current flowing, continues, short circuit, source, component.
