Question

how do the lights in a series circuit behave when one bulb burns out?
the rest of the bulbs continue to shine at maximum brightness.
the rest of the bulbs continue to shine at a lower brightness.
the rest of the bulbs continue to shine at a higher brightness.
the rest of the bulbs stop shining and shut off.

Explanation:

In a series circuit, the components are connected in a single path for current flow. If one bulb burns out (opens the circuit), the current path is broken. Since current needs a continuous path to flow, all components in the series circuit will stop receiving current. So the rest of the bulbs will stop shining.

Answer:

D. The rest of the bulbs stop shining and shut off.