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a circuit is a path that allows electrons to flow. below is an example …

Question

a circuit is a path that allows electrons to flow. below is an example of a parallel circuit connecting three light bulbs. a parallel circuit has more than one path for electrons to flow. in this parallel circuit, electricity can flow to any of the light bulbs because each light bulb has its own path. advantages in parallel circuits: if one or more bulbs burn out, the rest stay lit. all bulbs burn at the same brightness. disadvantages in parallel circuits: complex circuit requires more wire. your house is wired with parallel circuits. what will happen to your refrigerator if you turn off the lights in the kitchen? the refrigerator will stay on. the refrigerator will shut off. the refrigerator will overheat.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In a parallel circuit, each component has its own independent path for current. So, turning off one component (like kitchen lights) does not affect other components (like the refrigerator) as the current can still flow through the refrigerator's separate path.

Answer:

The refrigerator will stay on.