Transcript Predict and Explain Task - Adding a Resistor in Parallel

Add a Resistor in Parallel
Consider the following circuit. A 3rd light
bulb will be added in parallel. Answer the
following questions.
What will happen to the reading on
the ammeter?
It will increase
B. It will decrease
C. It will remain the same
D. Some other answer
A.
What was your reason?
The resistance went up so less current
B. More light bulbs so more current
C. The battery remains the same so no
change
D. Some other answer
A.
What will happen to the brightness of
each light bulb when the third one is
added?
It will remain the same.
B. It will increase
C. It will decrease
D. Some other answer
A.