Light bulbs

Electricity and Magnetism Level 2

Three similar light bulbs are connected to a constant-voltage d.c. supply as shown in the diagram. Each bulb operates at normal brightness and the ammeter (of negligible resistance) registers a study current. The filament of one bulb breaks. What happens to the ammeter reading and to the brightness of the remaining bulbs?

Ammeter reading vs Bulb brightness

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