Series

This is an example of a series circuit

• yes

• no

In this circuit, the electrons have ____ path(s) to follow.

• 1

• more than 1

In this circuit, the light bulbs share electrical pressure

• yes

• no

If more bulbs were added to this circuit, each bulb would get ___.

• brighter

• dimmer

What is a Series Circuit?

• A circuit with more than one path way for current to flow

• A circuit with one path way with one switch.

• An electric circuit with a single path for current to flow.

• Two circuits with one path way for current to flow

Describe a series circuit.

• a circuit that has multiple branches

• a circuit that has one path

• a circuit that dead ends after a light bulb

In a series circuit with three bulbs, if one bulb is removed, what happens to the circuit?

• The circuit becomes a parallel circuit.

• The remaining two bulbs shine brighter.

• The circuit becomes an open circuit.

• The remaining two bulbs remain lit, but with reduced brightness.

If bulb #2 in this series circuit broke, bulb #1 would

• stay on

• go off

If bulb #1 in this series circuit broke, bulb #2 would

• stay on

• go off

In a series circuit like this, devices ___.

• are either ALL ON or ALL OFF

• can be turned on or off individually