Series and Parallel Circuit

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Open Ended

How can you tell an open and a closed circuit apart?

Multiple Choice

This is an example of a -------- circuit.

• Series

• Parallel

• Combination

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Which of the following statements are true about parallel circuits?

• They have multiple loops

• If one light bulb loses power, the others will remain lit

• Electrical current is distributed evenly through each loop

• If one light bulb goes out, all go out

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a parallel circuit?

• A circuit with a single path for electrical current

• A circuit with multiple paths for electrical current

• A circuit with no electrical current

• A circuit with only one light bulb

Open Ended

What are some easy ways to tell a series and parallel circuit apart?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the circuit shown in the first image? Bonus: Open or closed?

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Open circuit

• Short circuit

Multiple Choice

Series or Parallel

• Series

• Parallel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the circuit shown in the image?

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Open circuit

• Short circuit

Multiple Choice

In a circuit with multiple switches and bulbs, what is the effect of closing all switches at once?

• All bulbs will light up.

• Only bulbs connected to the first switch will light up.

• No bulbs will light up.

• Only bulbs connected to the last switch will light up.

Multiple Choice

How many bulbs will light up if switches A, C, and D are closed?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

 Which bulbs will light up if switch 3 is closed? Explain your answer.

• Red and Yellow bulb.

• Red and blue bulb.

• White and yellow bulb.

• Blue, white and yellow bulb.

Open Ended

What can you add to or do to the circuit so that ONLY LEDs 1, 2, and 5 light up?

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about series and parallel circuits, or something you would like to learn more about?