Understanding Parallel Circuits and Power

Understanding Parallel Circuits and Power

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Physics, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video tutorial explains the basics of parallel circuits using two bulbs powered by a 6-volt battery. It covers the concept of resistance, current, and how Ohm's Law is applied to calculate current and power. The tutorial also discusses the relationship between power, energy, and brightness, and how changing the resistance of a bulb affects its power output and brightness. Additionally, it introduces equations for electric power and examines how battery life is influenced by connecting bulbs in series or parallel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a parallel circuit with two identical bulbs, what is the total current drawn from a 6-volt battery if each bulb has a resistance of 2 ohms?

6 amps

12 amps

3 amps

2 amps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the power output of a bulb in a parallel circuit if it draws 3 amps of current at 6 volts?

12 watts

18 watts

24 watts

36 watts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between power and energy in an electrical circuit?

Power is energy per unit time

Power is energy times time

Power is energy divided by voltage

Power is energy times voltage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a bulb in a parallel circuit has a power output of 18 watts, what is the current through it if the voltage is 6 volts?

4 amps

3 amps

2 amps

1 amp

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the resistance of one bulb in a parallel circuit is increased to 3 ohms, how does its brightness compare to a 2-ohm bulb?

Dimmer

Brighter

Same brightness

No change

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the power emitted by a bulb with 3 ohms resistance drawing 2 amps of current at 6 volts?

6 watts

12 watts

18 watts

24 watts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula represents power in terms of voltage and resistance?

P = IR

P = I^2R

P = V^2/R

P = IV

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does adding more branches to a parallel circuit affect the battery?

Increases voltage

No effect

Decreases current

Increases power supply

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a formula for electric power?

P = I^2R

P = V/R

P = V^2/R

P = IV

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the battery life when two identical bulbs are connected in series compared to parallel?

Lasts longer in series

Lasts longer in parallel

Depends on the battery type

No difference

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