Question

Most strings of outdoor lights are wired in a parallel circuit. Which of the following is the best reason why a string of outdoor lights should be wired in a parallel circuit and not a series circuit?
A.Parallel circuits are safer to use than series circuits.
B.The lights in a parallel circuit will light up brighter than the lights in a series circuit.
C.If one light in the string burns out in a parallel circuit, the rest of the lights will continue to shine.
D.You need to use more wires to construct a series circuit than a parallel circuit.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.If one light in the string burns out in a parallel circuit, the rest of the lights will continue to shine.