Series and Parallel Circuits

Series and Parallel Circuits

Assessment

Flashcard

Physics

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which components are connected end-to-end, so that the current flows through each component in turn.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing current to flow through multiple paths.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a battery symbol represent in a circuit diagram?

Back

A battery symbol represents a source of electrical energy that provides voltage to the circuit.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a light bulb symbol represent in a circuit diagram?

Back

A light bulb symbol represents a device that converts electrical energy into light.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a resistor do in a circuit?

Back

A resistor limits the flow of electric current in a circuit, providing resistance.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens if one component fails in a series circuit?

Back

If one component fails in a series circuit, the entire circuit is broken and all components stop working.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?

Back

If one component fails in a parallel circuit, the other components can still function because they have separate paths for current.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?