Science Grade 5 - Chapter 4.2 - Electric Circuits

Steve is an electrician. One day, while repairing wires at a house, he accidentally touched an uncovered wire carrying an electric current.

a-What most probably happened to Steve after touching this wire? Choose the answer.

• He will be electrocuted

• He will fly

• He will shrink

• He will grow larger

Steve is an electrician. One day, while repairing wires at a house, he accidentally touched an uncovered wire carrying an electric current.

b- What should Steve do to protect himself next time? Choose the answer.

• Wear insulating gloves

• Use appliances near water

• Wear a hat

• Touch the wire again

An electric circuit is illustrated below.

a- Does the above illustration represent a series or a parallel circuit? Choose the answer.

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

Answer explanation

Explanation of a parallel and series circuit - Please watch!

An electric circuit is illustrated below.

b- What will happen if the switch is closed? Choose the answer.



Both light bulbs will be....

• turned on

• turned off

• no change

Which of the below circuits would not go out if one of its light bulbs is removed? Select the picture.

• A

• B

• C

An electrical circuit is represented below.

a- What is a circuit that has a single pathway for the charges to flow called? Choose the answer.

• Series circuit

• parallel circuit

Answer explanation

Series and parallel circuits!

An electrical circuit is represented below.

b - Select the different basic parts that can make up an electrical circuit.

• ruler

• magnet

• switch

• wire

• battery

Answer explanation

Series and parallel circuits!

The below diagram shows an electrical circuit.

Which of the below is the correct representation of this circuit? Select the picture.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Identify whether each of the following diagrams represents a series circuit or a parallel circuit.

(a)  

Identify whether each of the following diagrams represents a series circuit or a parallel circuit.

(a)