MCQ
The lamps in a house hold circuit are connected in parallel because :
  • A
    This way they required less current.
  • If one lamp fails the others remain lit.
  • C
    This way they require less power.
  • D
    If one lamp fails the other also fail.

Answer

Correct option: B.
If one lamp fails the others remain lit.
This is so because in a parallel circuit, if one device fails, it does not affect the working of the other devices.

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