Current in Series and Parallel Circuits

This is an example of a _______ circuit

• open
• series
• parallel
• square

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 is divided between the three light bulbs.

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

This circuit has more than one loop. When one light goes out, the others stay on. 

• closed circuit
• series circuit
• parallel circuit
• open circuit

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

• One
• Two 
• Three 
• Four

What type of circuit is used in your house?

• Light Circuits
• The best circuits
• Series Circuits
• Parallel Circuits

If the reading of A₁ is 0.3 A, what is the reading of ammeter A₂?

• 0.1 A

• 0.2 A

• 0.3 A

• 0.4 A

A parallel Electric circuit was set up as shown in the diagram. The reading of Ammeter A₁ is _________ A.

• 0.1 A

• 0.12 A

• 0.7 A

• 0.21 A

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

A parallel circuit is set up using 3 similar lightbulbs as shown in the diagram. If the ammeter reading of A₁ is 1.2 A, what is the reading of Ammeter A₂ is _________ A

• 0.1 A

• 0.2 A

• 0.3 A

• 0.4 A

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

A parallel circuit is set up using 3 similar lightbulbs as shown in the diagram. If the ammeter reading of A₃ is 0.2 A, what is the reading of Ammeter A₁ is _________ A

• 0.1 A

• 0.2 A

• 0.4 A

• 0.6 A

What is wrong with this circuit diagram?

• There is only one cell

• A ammeter should be connected in parallel

• The ammeter should be connected in series