Series and parallel circuits / Spark

Why do the lamps stay lit up in a parallel circuit when one lamp stops working?

• Because the lamps are connected in a series

• Because each lamp has its own circuit with the battery

• Because the battery is shared between the lamps

Why do the lamps shine more brightly in a parallel circuit compared to a series circuit?

• Because the full strength of electricity goes to each lamp in a parallel circuit

• Because the lamps are connected in a series circuit

What is a series circuit?

• A circuit where the electric current has only one path

• A circuit with many paths for current flow

What is the advantage of a parallel circuit over a series circuit?

• It is easier to set up

• It consumes less power

• If one component fails, others continue to work

This is an example of a -------- circuit.

• Series

• Parallel

• Combination

In this circuit, the bulb(s) that light up are:

• 1 only

• 2 only

• 1 and 2

• None of them

This is an example of a -------- circuit.

• Series

• Parallel

• Combination

The picture shows an electrical circuit. This circuit is a series circuit because:

• It has 3 light bulbs.

• The same current flows through all three light bulbs.

• It uses a single battery.

This circuit has more than one loop. When one light goes out, the others stay on. 

• series circuit
• parallel circuit

A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four