Series vs. Parallel Circuits

Front

This is an example of a _______ circuit

Back

series

Front

What type of circuit is this picture?

Back

parallel

Front

In a parallel circuit if one of the light bulbs burns out the rest _________.

Back

can still light up

Front

SI unit of current is

Back

ampere

Front

A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take.

Back

one

Front

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

Back

All components stop working.

Front

In a parallel circuit, how many paths does the electric current have?

Back

Multiple paths.

Front

What is the main advantage of a parallel circuit?

Back

If one component fails, the others can still function.

Front

What is the main disadvantage of a series circuit?

Back

If one component fails, the entire circuit stops working.

Front

What is the unit of voltage?

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volt