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Question 1
Create a caption for the visual below that summarizes the following text by offering quick solutions for the problem described.
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So now that we understand the mechanics of holiday lights, let's address some common problems we run into and how to remedy them.
If only one section of your lights become extinguished, this means that the circuit is open on that particular series. If this happens, there are a few things that could be going on. First off, you could simply have a loose bulb. This is a common problem, and the most easy to identify and fix, by simply screwing back in the bulb. Second, it could mean that one or more lights have blown out but that the shunt is defective, possibly from the insulating substance remaining intact. Finally, there could be something defective in the wiring, causing the series to become an open circuit. Unfortunately there's not a lot you can do if that's the case.
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Question 2
Create a caption for the visual below that summarizes the following text by offering quick solutions for the problem described.
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If only one light goes out, it almost certainly means that individual light is defective and needs to be replaced. This is the most common problem and the easiest to identify and fix. If this happens it is important to replace the bulbs quickly. When the filament of a bulb burns out and the shunt takes over, it has a lower resistance than the filament. As a result, each remaining bulb gets slightly brighter, burns a little hotter and burns out more quickly. As each bulb burns out, and the 120 volts from the power source is distributed to fewer and fewer bulbs, this process happens faster and faster. The last few bulbs will burn out very quickly. So it is best to replace burnt-out bulbs quickly when they go out.
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Question 3
Create a caption for the visual below that summarizes the following text by offering quick solutions for the problem described.
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If all of your lights go out, it is probably because you have too great a current coming from the power source and have blown a fuse. If, after replacing the fuse, fuses continue to blow, it could be because you have too many bulbs burned out or too many strands of lights connected to the same socket. This is called overloading a circuit. You could continue to replace fuses -- but a blown fuse is typically a sign that some issue is causing too great of a current to pass through the fuse. Disconnecting one of the strands of lights could solve the problem. It is a good idea to have no more than three strands of lights connected together.
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Question 4
Is the author's use of visuals effective in explaining the overall purpose of the text?
Remember, the author's overall purpose is that incandescent light strands can teach us a lot about the flow of electric current.
Type your analysis of the holiday lights text in the space below. Think about the author's overall purpose, each section of text and corresponding visuals, and how the author's use of text and visuals contribute to the reader's understanding. Write your analysis in paragraph form. Remember to use textual evidence and to be concise and clear.