Electric current flows through three lamps when arranged in $(a)$ a series $(b)$ a parallel. If the filament of one lamp breaks. Explain what happens to the other two lamps in both the cases.

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$(a)$ In a series combination if one lamp breaks other lamps stop to glow.

$(b)$ In a parallel combination if one lamp breaks other lamps glow normally.

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