Series vs. Parallel Circuits

Front

In a parallel circuit, how many pathways are there for charge to flow?

Back

Two or more

Front

In a series circuit, how are the lights connected to each other?

Back

Side by side

Front

What happens to the brightness of light bulbs when more are added to a parallel circuit?

Back

The brightness will stay the same

Front

In a series circuit, how many paths are there for electrons to flow?

Back

One

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected one after another, providing a single path for current.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected across common points, providing multiple paths for current.

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

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

Back

The entire circuit is broken and all components stop working.

Front

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

Back

The other components continue to work.