
Circuit Dynamics: Analyzing Series and Parallel Connections

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Physics, Science, Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a light bulb if you apply a voltage higher than its rated capacity?
It remains unchanged.
It glows brighter.
It burns out.
It becomes dimmer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the brightness of light bulbs decrease when they are connected in series?
The total resistance decreases.
The total voltage increases.
The voltage across each bulb increases.
The current flowing through each bulb decreases.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the decrease in brightness in a series circuit?
Increased voltage across each bulb.
Decreased resistance in the circuit.
Increased current flowing through the circuit.
Increased total resistance leading to decreased current.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a parallel circuit, why does the brightness of each light bulb remain the same?
The voltage across each bulb is different.
The current through each bulb is different.
The voltage across each bulb is the same.
The total resistance is higher.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the total current drawn from the battery when more bulbs are added in parallel?
It increases.
It decreases.
It fluctuates.
It remains the same.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the total resistance in a series circuit?
By dividing the resistances.
By subtracting the resistances.
By adding the resistances.
By multiplying the resistances.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the current flowing through each resistor in a series circuit with a total resistance of 150 ohms and a 6-volt battery?
0.08 amps
0.06 amps
0.12 amps
0.04 amps
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