9.1 Series and Parallel [Must do] 3

Diagram A shows the symbol for a (a)   .

• cell

• battery

Diagram B shows the symbol for a .

• cell

• battery

The image shows a circuit that contains a lamp connected to a (a)   .

• battery

• cell

The image shows a circuit that contains a lamp connected to . Options: a battery, a cell, two batteries.

• a battery
• a cell

• two batteries

George wants to build a circuit that will power a lamp. He has wires and connectors, but nothing else. Which components does he need to build his circuit?

• cell

• switch

• motor

• lamp

• ammeter

A circuit needs a power source (e.g., a cell or a battery) and a complete path for the electricity to take. Which circuit should make the lamp light up?

• A

• B

• C

A circuit diagram uses circuit symbols to represent components and straight lines to represent wires. Which of these is the correct circuit diagram for the circuit shown?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In a series circuit, there is only one path for the electricity to take. Which two of the circuits shown are series circuits?

• A & B

• A & C

• C & D

• B & D

In a parallel circuit, there is more than one path for the electricity to take. Which two of the circuits shown are parallel circuits?

• A & B

• A & C

• C & D

• B & D

If two components are connected in series and one component breaks or is disconnected, what happens?

• A) the other component stops working.

• B) the other component continues to work.