Intro to Series and Parallel

Describe a series circuit.

• a circuit that has multiple branches

• a circuit that has one path

• a circuit that dead ends after a light bulb

What is a parallel circuit?

• a continuous loop

• a circuit with one path

• a circuit with multiple branches for each individual appliance or light

Will the light bulbs light up in this image?

• Yes, both of them will

• Yes, but only the one on the right

• No, neither of them will

• Yes, but only the one on the left

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In this image is a...

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

The flow of electricity is called...

• circuit

• load

• electrical current

• power source

In parallel circuit of one bulb burns out the rest ________

• Stop flow of electricity

• Can still light up

• Will go out

• All will burn out

Electricity is the presence of movement of _______ .

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Electrons

• Nucleus

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Which one is the circuit diagram of this picture?

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• 
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• Ampere

• Switch

• Bulb

• Battery

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What unit is used to measure voltage?

• Ohms

• Omega

• Volts

• Amps