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What is a series circuit?

• A series circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected in parallel.

• A series circuit is a circuit that lights multiple bulbs and has ONE path.

• A series circuit is a circuit in which lights multiple bulbs and has TWO paths.

What is a parallel circuit?

• An electrical circuit that has multiple sources of current (it has more than one power source).

• An electrical circuit that has no path for the current to flow.

• An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

• An electrical circuit that has only one path for the current to flow.

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?

• yes, because it has two batteries
• no, because the switch is open
• yes, because it is in a circuit
• no, because the bulb is burned out

If bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?

• bulbs 2 and 3 will go out
• bulbs 2 and 3 receive more volts
• bulbs 2 and 3 will stay lit
• nothing will happen

What one is NOT a conductor.

• Water

• Plastic

• Metal

• Human Body