ADV Parallel and Series Circuits

What is a parallel circuit?

• A circuit in which the components are not connected to a voltage source

• A circuit in which the components are connected in series to the same voltage source

• A circuit in which the components are connected in parallel to the same voltage source, allowing current to flow through multiple paths.

• A circuit in which the components are connected to different voltage sources

What is a series circuit?

• A circuit in which the components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all the components.

• A circuit in which the components are not connected to each other, allowing the current to flow in any direction.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in a loop, causing the current to split and flow through different paths.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in multiple paths, so the current can flow through different components at different rates.

Define a series circuit.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in a single path for the current to flow.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in a random pattern for the current to flow.

• A circuit in which the components are not connected to allow the current to flow.

• A circuit in which the components are connected in multiple paths for the current to flow.

What are the advantages of parallel circuits?

• Limited paths for current to flow and dependent operation of components

• Higher resistance and lower voltage

• Single path for current to flow and shared operation of components

• Multiple paths for current to flow and independent operation of components

List two disadvantages of series circuits.

• If one component fails, all components stop working and total resistance increases

• Series circuits are more efficient than parallel circuits

• Components in series circuits can be easily added or removed without affecting the circuit

• If one component fails, other components work harder and total resistance decreases

What kind of circuit is this?

• series
• parallel

What kind of circuit is this?

• Series
• Consecutive
• Parallel
• Training

Does this diagram represent a series or parallel circuit?

• series circuit
• parallel circuit

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Does this statement best describe a parallel or a series circuit.
 
When more light bulbs are added they all remain bright. 

• Parallel circuit
• Series circuit