ESC - Electricity Test

An electric circuit with two or more paths for currents.

• short circuit

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

An electric circuit with only one path for the current.

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• short circuit

Why is the light bulb not lighting up in this image?

• The battery is low on power source. 

• The switch is open not allowing the energy to pass through

• The light bulb is unable to provide the load.

What is the purpose of the battery in a circuit? 

• It provides the path for the electricity.

• It provides the power source for the circuit.

• It can be turned on and off. 

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An electromagnet must have a magnet in order to work properly. 

• true

• false

What allows a light bulb to give off light?

• The current flowing through the wire to the light bulb

• The light bulb giving electrical energy to the battery

• The light bulb gives off light because it is made from candy

Which picture shows a correct circuit?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• NONE OF THEM ARE RIGHT!

A simple electrical circuit is shown. Which of these is the source of energy within the circuit?

• battery

• bulb

• wire

• switch

A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take. 

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What kind of circuit is this?

• series

• parallel