Series and parallel circuits

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6th Grade
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Heyran Siyahova
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do the lamps stay lit up in a parallel circuit when one lamp stops working?
Because the lamps are connected in a series
Because each lamp has its own circuit with the battery
Because the strength of electricity is shared between the lamps
Because the battery is shared between the lamps
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do the lamps stay lit up in a parallel circuit when one lamp stops working?
Because the lamps are connected in a series
Because each lamp has its own circuit with the battery
Because the strength of electricity is shared between the lamps
Because the battery is shared between the lamps
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do the lamps shine more brightly in a parallel circuit compared to a series circuit?
Because the battery is weaker in a parallel circuit
Because the full strength of electricity goes to each lamp in a parallel circuit
Because the lamps are connected in a series circuit
Because the strength of electricity is shared between the lamps in a parallel circuit
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when you unscrew one lamp from a series circuit?
The circuit breaks
The other lamp does not light up
The other lamp lights up with the same brightness
The strength of electricity increases
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when you unscrew one lamp from a parallel circuit?
The other lamp lights up with the same brightness
The other lamp does not light up
The strength of electricity decreases
The circuit breaks
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a series circuit?
A circuit with alternating current
A circuit where the electric current has only one path
A circuit with multiple paths for current flow
A circuit with no components
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the advantage of a parallel circuit over a series circuit?
It is easier to set up
It consumes less power
It requires less voltage
If one component fails, others continue to work
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