Circuits 101

The arrangement of lightbulbs on the LEFT is:

• Simple

• Parallel

• Complex

• Series

The arrangement of bulbs on the RIGHT is:

• Simple

• Series

• Complex

• Parallel

Two unequal resistors are connected in SERIES to a battery. Which gets MORE electrons every second?

• The HARDER one

• The EASIER one

• They're the same!

• Depends on the strength of the battery.

Two unequal resistors are connected in PARALLEL to a battery. Which gets MORE electrons every second?

• The HARDER one

• The EASIER one

• They're the same!

• Depends on the strength of the battery.

Two unequal resistors are connected in PARALLEL to a battery. Which gets MORE energy from EACH electron?

• The HARDER one

• The EASIER one

• They're the same!

• Depends on the strength of the battery.

Two unequal resistors are connected in SERIES to a battery. Which gets MORE energy from EACH electron?

• The HARDER one

• The EASIER one

• They're the same!

• Depends on the strength of the battery.

To maximize the amount of electricity flowing out the battery, you should connect two resistors:

• IN SERIES

• IN PARALLEL

• Doesn't matter

• Don't pick this one.

Look at this Christmas tree lights. Are they connected in series or parallel?

• Series

• Parallel

• Both

• I am not sure

Look at the picture of the series circuit here. When one light bulb is removed from series circuit, will the second light bulb still light on?

• Yes

• No

• I am not sure

In parallel circuit, the current must split. This means when the ____ reach where the wire splits, the current will travel down one path or the other.

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Neurons

• Electrons