Circuits Review (open/closed, Parallel/Series)

Front

If the electric circuit is CLOSED, the switch is _______.

Back

ON

Front

This is an example of a ______ circuit.

Back

Parallel

Front

If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is _______.

Back

OFF

Front

In a series circuit, if one component fails, what happens to the rest of the circuit?

Back

The entire circuit stops working.

Front

In a parallel circuit, if one component fails, what happens to the rest of the circuit?

Back

The rest of the circuit continues to work.

Front

What is the main difference between series and parallel circuits?

Back

In series circuits, components are connected end-to-end, while in parallel circuits, components are connected across common points.

Front

What is the definition of a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance decreases.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Ohm's Law states that V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.