circuit STAAR questions

Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow two of the lightbulbs to remain lit?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow one of the lightbulbs to remain lit?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which switches must be closed for Bulb 1 to remain dark but Bulb 2 to produce light?

• Switch 1 only must be closed.

• Switches 1 and 3 must be closed.

• Switches 2 and 3 must be closed.

• Switches 1, 2, and 3 must be closed.

What object can be used at position X for the buzzer to sound when the switch is closed?

• A power source

• an insulated wire

• Another bulb

• Another switch

Which circuit shown will produce light when the switch is closed?

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Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

A student wants to make a change to the circuit shown below so that when switch 1 is open and switch 2 is closed, only one light will be on in the circuit.

Which diagram shows how the student should change the circuit?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

A student constructs the circuit shown for a science demonstration.

With the switches in these positions, which lights are on?

• All the lights

• Lights 1 and 2 only

• Lights 3 and 4 only

• None of the lights

A student builds a circuit allowing the lightbulbs to light, the buzzers to make sound, and the motors to turn on.

Which two switches can be open and still allow all of the parts to work?

• 1 and 3

• 1 and 4

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

A student wants to build a circuit with four lightbulbs and one bell. The student wants to place a switch in the circuit so that only one light will still be on and the bell will still ring when the switch is opened.

Which of these circuits should the student build?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A student wants to build a circuit with four lightbulbs and one bell. The student wants to place a switch in the circuit so that nothing will be on when the switch is opened.

Which of these circuits should the student build?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2