WorksheetsCircuits STAAR Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is an open circuit?
A circuit that is closed and allows current to flow continuously.
A circuit that has a complete path for current flow without any breaks or gaps.
A circuit that allows current to flow freely without any resistance.
A circuit that has a break or gap in the path of current flow.
What is a closed circuit?
A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.
A closed circuit is a circuit that does not allow any current to flow.
A closed circuit is a circuit that only allows direct current to flow.
A closed circuit is a path that is open and broken for an electric current to flow.
Which type of circuit has only one path for the current to flow?
parallel circuit
open circuit
short circuit
series circuit
Which type of circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow?
parallel circuit
closed circuit
series circuit
single circuit
What happens in an open circuit?
Resistance decreases to zero
Voltage increases exponentially
Current flows at maximum capacity
No current flows
What THREE energies do circuits produce? (SELECT 3 ANSWER CHOICES)
Light Energy
Sound Energy
Thermal (Heat) Energy
No Energy is produced.
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
J
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g
h
j
F
G
H
J
F
G
H
J
What is the function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?
A) To increase the current flow
B) To decrease the voltage
C) To limit the current flow
D) To store electrical energy
Which component is used to store electrical energy in a circuit?
A) Resistor
B) Capacitor
C) Inductor
D) Diode
What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?
A) It increases
B) It decreases
C) It remains the same
D) It becomes infinite
In a series circuit with three resistors, if the first resistor has a resistance of 5Ω , the second 10Ω , and the third 15Ω , what is the total resistance?
A) 5Ω
B) 10Ω
C) 15Ω
D) 30Ω
