
Understanding Series and Parallel Circuits

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5th - 8th Grade
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between the two circuits introduced in the video?
The way the light bulbs are connected
The number of light bulbs in each circuit
The color of the light bulbs
The type of power source used
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What question does the teacher ask about the circuits?
What happens if a light bulb is added?
How many light bulbs are in each circuit?
What happens if a light bulb burns out?
How long do the light bulbs last?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a series circuit, what happens if one bulb burns out?
The other bulbs continue to work
All the bulbs stop working
The circuit becomes faster
The circuit becomes slower
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do all bulbs stop working in a series circuit if one burns out?
The wires become disconnected
The battery runs out of power
Electricity cannot complete the circuit
The circuit becomes overloaded
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a parallel circuit, what happens if one bulb burns out?
All the bulbs stop working
The circuit becomes overloaded
The other bulbs continue to work
The battery runs out of power
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do the other bulbs continue to work in a parallel circuit if one burns out?
The circuit has multiple paths for electricity
The battery is stronger
The wires are thicker
The bulbs are more efficient
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key advantage of a parallel circuit over a series circuit?
It allows other bulbs to work if one burns out
It is easier to set up
It uses less electricity
It is cheaper to maintain
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