Series & parallel circuits REVIEW

This circuit symbol is

• a load
• a battery
• a switch
• an ammeter

This is an example of a

• series circuit
• parallel circuit
• a mixed circuit (both series and parallel)
• I don't know

This is an example of a

• series circuit
• parallel circuit
• combination circuit
• none of the above

This is an example of a

• series circuit
• parallel circuit
• a mixed circuit (both series and parallel)
• I don't know

If a third bulb is added in series to the circuit, what happens to the other bulbs?

• the bulbs will get brighter
• the bulbs will get dimmer
• the bulbs will stay the same
• they both go out

The following circuit shows... ?

• two bulbs in series and one in parallel
• 3 bulbs in series
• 3 bulbs in parallel
• 1 bulb in series and 2 bulbs in parallel

Which of the following describes this parallel circuit?

• If one bulb is dead, the other can still be ON
• If one bulb breaks, the circuit is broken

Describe all currents running in a series circuit

• all currents have the same value
• all currents have different values
• adding all currents will give the current of battery
• none of the above is correct

What goes on when a bulb in a series circuit burns out?

• the other 2 bulbs are still ON
• the rest of the bulbs become dim
• nothing happens
• the circuit breaks

This circuit diagram represents a

• an ammeter
• a motor
• a voltmeter
• a light bulb