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Electric Circuits — Quiz

Question 18 • Physical Science

What is the main disadvantage of parallel circuits?

Answer
A
If one bulb goes out, the other bulbs will go out.
B
There are multiple paths for charges to flow.
C
They are complicated to design and build.
D
Any break in the circuit stops the flow of charges.

Explanation

A parallel circuit has separate paths for current, so if one bulb goes out, the other bulbs can still work. That makes A and B disadvantages of series circuits, while C describes an advantage of parallel circuits. Of these choices, the main disadvantage is that parallel circuits can be more complicated to design and build.

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