Series V Parallel Circuits

Electrical lights will not come on unless their electrical circuit is a --

• parallel circuit
• series circuit
• closed circuit
• short circuit

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

A class prepared some electrical circuits using battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs.  Which of these circuits can make the three bulbs light?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

Which of these best completes the circuit?

• rubber band
• metal nail
• leather shoelace
• wooden toothpick

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?

• rubber
• tin
• aluminum
• water

The energy used to move most bicycles is an example of what type of energy?

• electrical 
• mechanical
• chemical
• nuclear

This image represents what type of circuit?

• open
• closed
• series
• parallel

Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?

• yes, because it has two batteries
• no, because the switch is open
• yes, because it is in a circuit
• no, because the bulb is burned out

What type of circuit is represented by the diagram?

• closed
• series
• open
• parallel

If bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?

• bulbs 2 and 3 will go out
• bulbs 2 and 3 receive more volts
• bulbs 2 and 3 will stay lit
• nothing will happen