9.2 Current in Series and Parallel Circuits [Must do] 1

The current is the same at all points in a series circuit. True or false?

• True

• False

Placing an ammeter at different positions in a series circuit will give you different readings. True or false?

• True

• False

In the circuit shown, ammeter 2 reads 2.0 A. What does ammeter 1 read? Include the unit symbol A in your answer. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

• 2.0 A

• 1.0 A

• 3.0 A

• 0.5 A

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

In the circuit shown, ammeters 1 and 2 both read 0.5 A. What does ammeter 3 read?

• 0.5 A

• 1.0 A

• 0.25 A

• 0.75 A

In the circuit shown, ammeters 1 and 3 both read 1.5 A. What does ammeter 2 read? Include the unit symbol A in your answer. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

• 1.5 A

• 0.75 A

• 2.0 A

• 1.0 A

In the circuit shown, all three ammeters read 0.2 A. If lamp 2 breaks, what will the new reading on ammeter 2 be?

• 0.0 A

• 0.2 A

• 0.4 A

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

In the circuit shown, all three ammeters read 0.3 A. If both lamps break, what will the new reading on ammeter 3 be?

• 0.0 A

• 0.3 A

• 0.6 A

The current is the same at all points in a parallel circuit. True or false?

• True

• False

Positioning an ammeter at different places in a parallel circuit will give you different readings. True or false?

• True

• False

In a parallel circuit, the current leaving the cell (shown on ammeter 1) is equal to the current entering the cell (shown on ammeter 2). If ammeter 1 reads 2.0 A, what does ammeter 2 read?

• 2.0 A

• 1.5 A

• 3.0 A

• 0.5 A