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Series, parallel and plugs

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is an example of a -------- circuit.

a)

Series

b)

Parallel

c)

Combination

2.

In this circuit, the bulb(s) that light up are:

a)

1 only

b)

2 only

c)

1 and 2

d)

None of them

3.

In this circuit, the bulb(s) that light up are:

a)

1 only

b)

2 only

c)

1 and 2

d)

None of them

4.

The bulbs have the same resistance. The brightest bulb in this circuit is:

a)

1 only

b)

2 only

c)

Same brightness

d)

None of them

5.

The fault in this circuit is the:

a)

Ammeter

b)

Cell

c)

Bulb

d)

There is no fault.

6.

The fault in this circuit is the:

a)

Bulb

b)

Cell

c)

Voltmeter

d)

There is no fault.

7.
The total resistance in this circuit is 
a)
100 ohms
b)
450 ohms
c)
400 ohms
d)
30 ohms
8.
The total current through this circuit is
a)
0.02 amps
b)
0.09 amps
c)
50 amps
d)
9 amps
9.
As the resistance of a circuit increases, the current will...
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
stay the same
10.
In a parallel circuit which of the following is the same value throughout the circuit?
a)
Voltage
b)
Current
c)
Resistance
d)
Charge
11.
What is one problem with using a series circuit? 
a)
It has a lot of series. 
b)
If one light goes down, they all go down! 
c)
It doesn't work properly.
d)
There are no problems. 
12.

In a series circuit...

a)

the current is the same everywhere.

b)

the current is split between components.

c)

the voltage is the same everywhere.

d)

the voltage is split between components.

13.

Ammeters should always be connected in (a)   .

14.

In parallel circuits...

a)

the current is the same everywhere.

b)

the current splits at a junction.

c)

the voltage is the same everywhere.

d)

the voltage splits at a junction.

15.

What is the voltage of mains power in the UK?

a)

110V

b)

200V

c)

230V

d)

260V

16.

Select any and all that apply.

In a plug, the earthing wire is normally colored...

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Green

e)

Yellow

17.

Select any and all that apply.

In a plug, the live wire is normally colored...

a)

Black

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Green

e)

Yellow

18.

Select any and all that apply.

In a plug, the neutral wire is normally colored...

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Green

e)

Yellow

19.

In a UK plug, the fuse is connected to which wire?

a)

Earth

b)

Neutral

c)

Live

d)

Negative

20.

In a UK plug, which pin is usually the longest?

a)

Earth

b)

Neutral

c)

Live

d)

Negative

21.

Which two wires carry the current through an appliance under NORMAL operation?

a)

live and earth wires

b)

earth and neutral wires

c)

live and neutral wires