Electricity Weekly Check

Front

A circuit with gaps is called a(n) ____________ circuit.

Back

open

Front

Which circuit has separate paths connecting a load to its power source?

Back

parallel circuit

Front

When two balloons with the same charge are brought near each other they:

Back

repel

Front

Opposite charges ____________.

Back

attract

Front

Like charges ____________.

Back

repel

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A circuit that has no gaps and allows current to flow.

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected in a single path.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected across common points or junctions.

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.