Circuits

A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch, as shown below.

What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?

• Lightbulb 1 and Lightbulb 2 will both be on.

• Lightbulb 1 will be off, but Lightbulb 2 will be on.

• Lightbulb 1 and Lightbulb 2 will both be off.

• Lightbulb 1 will be on, but Lightbulb 2 will be off.

Which diagram below shows a circuit that will cause the bulb to light?

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

This circuit has three light bulbs and a bell.

Which procedure will result in only the blue light bulbs operating?

• Close Switches 1 and 2 and leave Switch 3 open

• Close Switch 3 and leave Switches 1 and 2 open

• Close Switches 2 and 3 and leave Switch 1 open

• Close Switch 2 and leave Switches 1 and 3 open

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

The diagram shows an electric circuit with four bells that a student plans to build.

When the student connects the wires as shown, which of the bells will ring?

• Bell 1 only

• Bells 1 and 4 only

• Bells 3 and 4 only

• Bells 1, 2, 3, and 4