Two identical light bulbs are connected in parallel to a constant-voltage power supply. Which statement describes an advantage of this parallel connection compared to a series connection?
If one bulb breaks, the other bulb continues to shine.
The total power consumed by the circuit is halved.
The total resistance of the circuit increases, preventing overheating.
Each bulb receives only half of the power supply's voltage.
52 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2a Series circuits. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.