Series or Parallel

In which of these two circuits is the current the same at all points? 

• A

• B

What would the voltmeter read if all the resistors are identical?

• 1V

• 2V

• 3V

• 6V

What is a parallel circuit?

• It is a circuit that has one path for energy to flow.

• It is a circuit that has no paths for energy to flow.

• It is a circuit that has several paths for energy to flow.

• None of the above.

In series circuit, there is only _____ path for electrons to flow.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In series circuit, the lights are connected ________ to each other.

• Side by side

• Parallel

• Close by

• Effectively

If one of the light bulb in series circuit is taken off, what will happen to the other light bulb?

• The other light bulb will be on

• The other light bulb will be off

• The other light bulb will stay on

• Both light bulb will be on

In parallel circuit, there are _________ pathways for charge to flow.

• One

• Two or more

• None

• Zero

In a parallel circuit, if we remove one of the light bulb, what will happen to the other light bulb?

• The other light bulb will stay on.

• The other light bulb will be off

• Both light bulb will be on

• Both light bulb will be off

If we add more light bulbs into a parallel circuit, how will the brightness of the bulbs change?

• It will get dimmer

• It will get brighter

• The brightness will stay the same

• None of the light bulb will be on

Which one is the circuit diagram of this picture?

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