Circuits

This circuit is _________.

• open
• parallel
• closed
• The cutest little circuit evah!

The picture shows an electrical circuit.  This circuit is a series circuit because: 

• it has 3 light bulbs.
• the same current flows through all three light bulbs.
• it uses a single battery.
• the electrical current has more than one path to flow through

This picture is an example of what kind of circuit?

• Series
• Complete
• Broken
• Parallel

what is this symbol for?

• light bulb
• switch
• battery
• resistor

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

this is the symbol for a _____?

• switch
• light 
• battery
• wires

In a parallel circuit which of the following is the same value throughout the circuit?

• Voltage
• Current
• Resistance
• Charge

Pick the correct sentence.

• This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
• Energy will freely flow in this circuit.
• This circuit will not work because there is no energy source.
• This circuit will not work because there is no switch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What will happen if one light bulb is removed from this circuit?

• The other bulbs will go out.
• The other bulbs will stay on
• The other bulbs will get dimmer.
• The battery will become stronger.

Does this diagram represent a series or parallel circuit?

• series circuit
• parallel circuit

Why electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

• To make it look pretty

• To help electricity flow along the wire

• To make it safe

• To add more energy

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3