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Simple Electrical Circuits

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The two types of circuits are called _______ and _______.

(a)  

2.

The path along which electricity travels is called a (a)   .

3.

The flow of electricity in a circuit can be controlled by a (a)   .

4.

Materials which do not allow electricity to flow through them are called (a)   .

5.

Cooking pots are made of metals because they are:

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Good conductors of heat
Poor conductors of heat
Good conductors of electricity
Poor conductors of electricity
6.

Which statement is NOT true of a series circuit?

a)

It has multiple pathways for electricity to flow.

b)

It has only one pathway for electricity so flow

c)

If one bulb in the circuit goes out all will go out

d)

It only needs one switch

7.

What is the name of the electrical component shown here.

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Cell
Plug
Fuse
Switch
8.

The diagram shows a simple circuit. If another bulb is added in series, then the first bulb will

(a)  
Choose from the below words
get brighter
get dimmer
stay the same
change colour
9.

Which of the following statements about circuits is true?

a)

A parallel circuit provides more than one path for current to flow.

b)

A series circuit provides more than one path for current to flow.

c)

All series circuits have three bulbs.

d)

All parallel circuits have three bulbs.

10.

Which statement about the two headlights of a car is true?

a)

Both lights are in series

b)

Both lights are in parallel

c)

One light is in series and the other is in parallel

d)

The lights are neither in series nor in parallel

11.

What does he symbol shown represent?

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Bulb
Switch
Circuit
Cell