Circuit Symbols Quiz

Identify the circuit in which the lamps are connected in parallel.

• Circuit A

• Circuit B

• Circuit C

• Circuit D

Identify a suitable metal which would give a voltage greater than 0.97 V in the cell shown.

• Calcium

• Copper

• Silver

• Tin

What is the reading on the ammeter?

• 1.2 A

• 1.0 A

• 1.4 A

• 0.5 A

In the circuit below, the voltage across bulb A is 3 V and across bulb B is 5 V. Calculate the voltage across bulb C.

• 4 V

• 5 V

• 3 V

• 2 V

What does this circuit symbol represent?

• a bulb

• a battery

• a motor

• a resistor

Identify the circuit(s) in which the lamps are connected in series.

• Circuit A

• Circuit B

• Circuit C

• Circuit D

In the circuit below, the voltage across bulb A is 5 V and across bulb B is 6 V. Calculate the voltage across bulb C.

• 4 V

• 5 V

• 6 V

• 7 V

In the circuit diagram below, the lamps are identical. The ammeter reads 1.4 A. Calculate the current, in amps, through each lamp.

• 0.7 A

• 1.4 A

• 2.8 A

• 0.35 A

What does this circuit symbol represent?

• Two buzzers

• A battery

• A closed switch

• A resistor

What is the reading on the ammeter?

• 1.5 A

• 1.8 A

• 2.0 A

• 1.9 A