Question

use the diagram to answer each question with yes or no. if you removed bulb a, would bulbs b and c continue to shine? if you removed bulb b, would bulbs a and c continue to shine?

Explanation:

for first question:

Step1: Analyze circuit type

The circuit has bulb A in series with the parallel combination of B and C.

Step2: Effect of removing A

If A is removed, the entire circuit is open (since A is in the main series path). So current can't flow through B and C.

for second question:

Step1: Analyze parallel branch

B and C are in parallel. Removing B only affects its branch.

Step2: Effect on A and C

A is in series with the parallel group (B and C). Since C's branch is still closed (B's removal doesn't affect C's path), current can flow through A and C.

Answer:

First question: no
Second question: yes