Open and Closed Circuits

The circuit does not work. Which procedure

would most likely allow the bulbs to light?

• Close the switch

• Remove Wire 1

• Remove Wire 6

• Remove the batter

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A student built the

circuit shown. Why

doesn’t the lightbulb

glow?

• The lightbulb is not part of a closed circuit.

• The buzzer is using too much energy from

  the battery.

• The circuit needs a closed switch between

  the buzzer and the battery.

• The lightbulb is in contact with too many

  wires.

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A working circuit is referred to as-–

• An open circuit

• A closed circuit

• An electrical circuit

• Flow

Choose the correct

statement that

describes this image.

• This bulb will light because this is an

  open circuit.

• This bulb will light because this is a

  closed circuit.

• This bulb will not light because this is an

  open circuit.

• This bulb will light because this is an

  open circuit.

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This circuit has a

battery, buzzer, and

switch. Which of the

following best describes

why the buzzer will

sound when the switch

is closed?

• The switch gives energy to the battery.

• The buzzer is made of an insulator.

• The wires are insulated.

• D. Electricity can flow in a complete path.

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