Cells connected in parallel increase the _____ of both the bulb and the cell.

length

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lifetime

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quality

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power

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Solution

The correct option is B lifetime
In a series connection, the bulb glows brighter due to a larger value of current flowing through the circuit. However in a parallel circuit, the lifetime of both the bulb and the cell is increased. Therefore in some cases, a parallel circuit is preferred.

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