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Quite often on a Christmas tree if one light bulb burns out none of the lights work until the defective bulb is replaced The reason for this is that the bulbs are connected?
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∙ 13y ago
Its because it is in a parallel circuit and the dead bulb stops the power from continuing on to the other bulbs on the circuit.
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∙ 13y ago
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Why are fairy decorative lights always connected in parallel?
If you mean Christmas lights; that was before. Nowadays Christmas lights are connected in parallel.
In one type of Christmas tree lights all bulbs go out when one is defective explain why?
These types of lights are known as series connected. The same current flows through all of the bulbs in the circuit. If one of the bulb filaments burns open then all of the lamps will go out.
To keep all of the lights of a Christmas tree from going out if one bulb is defective a current should be used?
series
A string of Christmas tree lights has 15 lights One of the lights does not work What is the probability that the defective light is the third one from the plug?
1/15
Are the lights in your school connected in series current or parallel current?
Overhead lights are typically connected in parallel. If they were connected in series, then, if one light went out, all of the lights would go out. Think of Christmas lights, they are connected in series. When one of the lights burns out, the whole string of lights goes out.
What are series circuits used in?
Christmas tree lights and computer cables are also connected in series.
What are series circuits useful?
Christmas tree lights and computer cables are also connected in series.
What can cause the backup lights not to work on a 1997 Dodge Avenger after the switch has been replaced?
Defective switch, switch not adjusted, blown fuse
What is the difference between series and parallel Christmas lights?
With series Christmas lights, if one burns out, the whole string stops working. With parallel Christmas lights one light burning out only affects that light. This makes it much easier to replace burned out lights in the case of the parallel lights.
Why do both the handbrake light and ABS lights stay on in my 2003 Protege 5?
The actual cause was a defective wheel speed sensor which when replaced reset the indicators.
Will lights in a series circuit will stay lit if one goes out?
Like the old Christmas tree lights, no; lights connected in series will not stay lit if one (or more) are either burned out or disconnected from the circuit. Lights in series are connected "head-to-tail". Take one out, and the circuit is incomplete and will not work.
What different types of Christmas lights are there?
Nowadays So many types of Christmas lights are available. Below are some given: 1. Traditional Mini Christmas Lights 2. LED Christmas Lights 3. Musical Christmas Lights 4. C Bulb Style Christmas Lights 5. Battery Powered Christmas Lights 6. Remote Controlled Christmas Lights 7. Candle Christmas Lights 8. Net Style Christmas Lights 9. Solar Powered Christmas Lights 10. Globe Christmas Lights
