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A series circuit contains four light bulbs. The switch is opened and one of the bulbs is removed, but not replaced. Then the switch is closed again. What would you expect to see?

A) All three remaining light bulbs will be on.
B) None of the remaining light bulbs will be on.
C) Only the bulb closest to the switch will be on.
D) All three remaining light bulbs will be brighter than before.

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it is B

Step-by-step explanation:

None of the remaining light bulbs will be on. The flow of electricity is stopped when there is an open circuit. In a series circuit, when a bulb is removed, it creates an open circuit, just as if the switch was still open.

User Andreas Lyngstad
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B) None of the remaining light bulbs will be on.
User Keenle
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