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WorksheetsPARALLEL CIRCUIT
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a parallel circuit?
A circuit with one path for current
A circuit with multiple paths for current
A circuit with no path for current
A circuit with a broken path
In a parallel circuit, if one component fails, the others:
Also fail
Continue to work
Flicker
Dim
Which of the following is an advantage of parallel circuits?
They are cheaper to build
They are easier to understand
They allow components to work independently
They use less power
What happens to the brightness of LEDs in a parallel circuit if more LEDs are added?
They get dimmer
They get brighter
They stay the same
They turn off
In a parallel circuit, the current:
Is the same through all components
Splits between the paths
Stops at each component
Reverses direction
Which component is necessary to complete a circuit?
Resistor
Battery
Switch
Capacitor
What is the role of a battery in a circuit?
To provide resistance
To store energy
To provide a path for current
To supply electrical energy
In a parallel circuit, if one LED is removed, the other LEDs:
Turn off
Stay on
Flicker
Dim
What is the symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram?
A. A circle
B. A rectangle
C. A pair of short and long lines
D. A triangle
Why are parallel circuits used in household wiring?
They are cheaper
They are safer
They allow appliances to work independently
They use less power
