Cutting Wires in a Circuit of Light Bulbs

In summary, when the wire is cut at position B, the light bulb will become dimmer but not go off. When the wire is cut at position D, the light bulb will go off. The light bulb being referred to in these scenarios is the one that the hand is pointing to in the picture.
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for What will happen if you cut the wire at position B?

I think The light bulb will become dimmer, but not go off. Am I correct?

for What will happen if you cut the wire at position D?

I think The light bulb will go off. (since the bulb was disconnected from the circuit) Am I correct?
 

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alfredo24pr said:
for What will happen if you cut the wire at position B?

I think The light bulb will become dimmer, but not go off. Am I correct?
The light bulb? Are we talking about the bulb that the hand is pointing to? If so, then you are right.

for What will happen if you cut the wire at position D?

I think The light bulb will go off. (since the bulb was disconnected from the circuit) Am I correct?
Correct.
 
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NascentOxygen said:
The light bulb? Are we talking about the bulb that the hand is pointing to? If so, then you are right.


Correct.

Yes. Lightbulb D
 
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alfredo24pr said:

Homework Statement



Attached in picture

Homework Equations



N/A

The Attempt at a Solution



for What will happen if you cut the wire at position B?

I think The light bulb will become dimmer, but not go off. Am I correct?

for What will happen if you cut the wire at position D?

I think The light bulb will go off. (since the bulb was disconnected from the circuit) Am I correct?

I would be interested in your reasoning for the globe dimming when the wire is cur at B. You may have just made a lucky guess.
 
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Yes, you are correct. Cutting the wire at position B will decrease the current flowing through the circuit, which will result in a dimmer light bulb. However, the light bulb will not go off completely because there is still a complete circuit through the other wire. Cutting the wire at position D will break the circuit and the light bulb will go off because there is no longer a complete path for the electricity to flow through. This is due to the fact that in a series circuit, if one component is removed or disconnected, the circuit is broken and all components will stop functioning.
 

Related to Cutting Wires in a Circuit of Light Bulbs

1. How does cutting a wire affect the circuit of light bulbs?

When a wire is cut in a circuit of light bulbs, it breaks the flow of electricity and causes the bulbs to turn off. This is because the wire acts as a conductor, allowing the electricity to flow continuously through the circuit and power the light bulbs.

2. Will cutting one wire in the circuit affect all of the light bulbs?

Yes, cutting any wire in the circuit will affect all of the light bulbs. This is because the circuit is a closed loop and the electricity needs to flow through all components in order to complete the circuit and power the light bulbs.

3. Can cutting wires in a circuit be dangerous?

Yes, cutting wires in a circuit can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. The wires may still be carrying electricity even when the light bulbs are off, so it is important to turn off the power source before cutting any wires. It is also important to handle the wires carefully to avoid electric shocks.

4. What happens if a wire is cut in the middle of a series circuit of light bulbs?

If a wire is cut in the middle of a series circuit of light bulbs, the bulbs after the cut will turn off while the bulbs before the cut will remain on. This is because the cut interrupts the flow of electricity, causing the bulbs after the cut to no longer receive power.

5. Can cutting wires in a circuit damage the light bulbs?

It is possible for cutting wires in a circuit to damage the light bulbs, especially if the wires are cut while the electricity is still flowing. This can cause a surge of electricity that can potentially damage the bulbs. It is best to turn off the power source before cutting any wires to avoid this risk.

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