9.2 Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits [Must do] 2

In a series circuit, there is only one path for the electricity to take. Which two of these circuits are series circuits?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In a parallel circuit, there is more than one path for the electricity to take. Which two of these circuits are parallel circuits?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What piece of equipment do you use to measure voltage?

• ohmmeter

• voltmeter

• ammeter

How do you connect a voltmeter in a circuit to measure the voltage of a component?

• in series

• in parallel

Which of these statements is true for a series circuit?

• The voltage across each component is the same as the voltage supplied.

• The total voltage supplied is shared between the components.

Positioning a voltmeter across different branches in a parallel circuit will give you different readings. True or false?

• true

• false

The number of cells in a circuit affects the voltage. What happens to the voltage when a second cell is added in the same direction as the first cell?

• The voltage decreases.

• The voltage stays the same.

• The voltage increases.

Which of these statements is true for a parallel circuit?

• The total voltage supplied is shared between each branch.

• The voltage across each branch is the same as the total voltage supplied.

Which circuit shows a voltmeter correctly wired to measure the voltage across the lamp?

• A

• B

• C

What is the reading on voltmeter 2?

• 0 V

• 0.5 V

• 1.0 V

• 2.0 V