Exploring Series and Parallel Circuit

What happens to a series circuit if there is a break?

• only the broken part stops working

• the entire circuit stops working

• the circuit works at reduced power

• the circuit works intermittenly

What happens when a switch in a series circuit is opened?

• all bulbs turn off

• only the bulbs before the switch turn off

• only the bulbs after the switch turn off

• the circuit works at half power

How many paths does a parallel circuit provide for electricity?

• one

• Two

• None

• Three or more

What happens in a parallel circuit if one path is broken?

• All paths stop working

• The circuit works at reduced power

• Only the broken path stops working

• The entire circuit stops working

Why doesn't electricity flow through an open switch?

• because the switch increases resistance

• because the switch redirects electricity

• because the circuit is incomplete

• because the switch absorbs electricity

In a parallel circuit, what happens when a switch is opened?

• the circuit works at reduced power

• the circuit works intermittently

• all paths stop working

• only the part with the open switch stops working

What happens when a switch is opened in a parallel circuit?

• the circuit works intermittently

• the circuit works at reduced power

• only one path stops working

• all paths stop working

In a parallel circuit, which bulbs continue to glow if the middle part is broken?

• all bulbs

• red and blue bulbs

• yellow and green bulbs

• no bulbs

What is the key difference between series and parallel circuits?

• Parallel circuits stop working if there is a gap.

• Series circuits stop working if there is a gap.

• Parallel circuits have one path.

• Series circuits have multiple paths.

What is the main takeaway about electricity flow in circuits?

• electricity flows all the way or not at all

• electricity flows partially through a part

• electricity flows intermittenly

• electricity flows only through switches