In certain circuits, if one of the elements fails, that failure prevents the current from flowing through other elements in the circuit; thus the entire circuit fails. This type of circuit is a
A) parallel circuit.
B) series circuit.
C) none of the above

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In a series circuit, all the elements are connected in a line, and the current flows through each element in order. If one element fails, the current cannot flow through the rest of the elements, thus causing the entire circuit to fail. In a parallel circuit, each element has its own branch and the failure of one element does not necessarily prevent current flow through the rest of the circuit.

In Certain Circuits, If One of the Elements Fails, That