Troubleshooting problems with circuits | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

In an electrical circuit, which of these images would be called a cell?

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Answer explanation

In a circuit, image 2 would be called a cell. When you have two or more cells working together, as shown in image 1, it is called a battery.

Why won’t this circuit work?

• one of the wires is not connected to the bulb

• both wires are connected to the bulb holder and not the bulb

• there is no cell

Answer explanation

This circuit won't work because it does not have a cell. This is the power source for the circuit.

A ___ electrical circuit is made when all components are connected together correctly.

Answer explanation

A complete electrical circuit is made when all components are connected together correctly.

Which of these images shows a buzzer?

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Answer explanation

Image 1 shows a buzzer. Image 2 shows a bulb and image 3 shows a motor.

In a circuit, a cell, battery, wires and bulb are called...

Answer explanation

In a circuit, a cell, battery, wires and bulb are called components.

Which of these diagrams shows a complete circuit?

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Answer explanation

Diagram 1 shows a complete circuit.