Electricity series and parallel circuits

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 1 reads 1.0 A. What does ammeter 2 read?

Include the unit symbol A in your answer. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

• 1.0 A

• 1.0 a

• 1.00 A

• 1.0 amps

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 of these circuits 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 of these circuits are parallel circuits?

• A & B

• A & C

• C & D

• B & D

Which circuit diagram shows two lamps connected in series?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which circuit diagram shows two lamps connected in parallel?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which circuit diagram shows a lamp, motor and switch connected in series?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which circuit diagram shows two lamps connected to each other in series and a motor connected to the two lamps in parallel?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which circuit diagram shows a circuit where the lamp and the motor can be controlled by one switch?

• A

• B

• C