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A major disadvantage of connecting components in series in domestic wiring is:

Question
A major disadvantage of connecting components in series in domestic wiring is:
Excessive voltage across all components
If one component fails, the entire circuit breaks and nothing works
It draws too much current from the source
It cannot include a switch
Answer
If one component fails, the entire circuit breaks and nothing works
Detailed Explanation
In series, a break at any point (like a blown bulb) stops current everywhere in that loop, so all components stop working.
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