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Series and Parallel Circuit

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a series connection, why do remaining bulbs not light up when one bulb is taken out of its holder?

a)

The path of electric current was renewed.

b)

The other bulbs will not light.

c)

The path of electric current became incomplete.

d)

The other bulbs were burnt out.

2.

What will happen to the other bulbs in a parallel connection when one bulb is removed?

a)

The other bulbs will no longer light.

b)

The other bulbs will still light.

c)

A few bulbs will no longer light.

d)

few bulbs will light.

3.

What will happen to the other bulbs in a series connection when one bulb is removed? The other bulbs will ________________________.

a)

have bright light and few bulbs will light.

b)

not light

c)

have a dim light

d)

light

4.

Mary Ann noticed that a set of ten bulbs in her Christmas tree lights did not light up when it was turned on. What could be a probable cause of this?

a)

Small bulbs are used.

b)

Small wires are used.

c)

There are bulbs in the strand.

d)

There is one defective bulb in the set.

5.

This type of circuit is a _________.

a)

series circuit

b)

parallel circuit

c)

simple circuit

6.

Bulbs that are connected one after the other in one chain is an example of _______.

a)

Series circuit

b)

Parallel circuit

c)

Simple circuit

7.

A series circuit has light bulbs with different loops. Thus, each bulb is a part of a different circuit.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

In a parallel circuit, when one bulb is loosened, taken or burned out, the other bulbs still light up.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

In a series circuit, electric current flows through a single path, so when one bulb is loosened or busted, all the other bulbs in this circuit will not light anymore.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Which of the following measures can prevent fire caused by electricity?

a)

Avoid walking under low dangling wires.

b)

Touch a switch with dry hands.

c)

Have a regular inspection of electrical cords

d)

Do not leave sockets empty.