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O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/11/M/J/23
Question 31 from 5054/11/M/J/23

Explanation

Parallel Circuit Advantages Over Series

Steps:

  • In parallel wiring, each lamp connects directly to the supply, so breaking one opens only its path, leaving others lit (Student 1 correct).
  • Parallel allows independent branches, enabling separate switches for each lamp (Student 2 correct).
  • Voltage divides in series but remains equal across parallel branches to the supply voltage (Student 3 correct).
  • All statements match parallel circuit properties, confirming option A.

Why A is correct:

  • Parallel circuits maintain full supply voltage (V) across each component per Kirchhoff's voltage law, ensuring independent operation.

Why the others are wrong:

  • B omits Student 3's valid voltage equality.
  • C omits Student 2's independent switching.
  • D omits Student 1's fault isolation.

Final answer: A

Topic: Series and parallel circuits

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