PARALLEL CIRCUIT

What is a parallel circuit?

• A circuit with one path for current

• A circuit with multiple paths for current

• A circuit with no path for current

• A circuit with a broken path

In a parallel circuit, if one component fails, the others:

• Also fail

• Continue to work

• Flicker

• Dim

Which of the following is an advantage of parallel circuits?

• They are cheaper to build

• They are easier to understand

• They allow components to work independently

• They use less power

What happens to the brightness of LEDs in a parallel circuit if more LEDs are added?

• They get dimmer

• They get brighter

• They stay the same

• They turn off

In a parallel circuit, the current:

• Is the same through all components

• Splits between the paths

• Stops at each component

• Reverses direction

Which component is necessary to complete a circuit?

• Resistor

• Battery

• Switch

• Capacitor

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

• To provide resistance

• To store energy

• To provide a path for current

• To supply electrical energy

In a parallel circuit, if one LED is removed, the other LEDs:

• Turn off

• Stay on

• Flicker

• Dim

What is the symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram?

• A. A circle

• B. A rectangle

• C. A pair of short and long lines

• D. A triangle

Why are parallel circuits used in household wiring?

• They are cheaper

• They are safer

• They allow appliances to work independently

• They use less power