Series and Parallel Circuits/Electric Current

What is a conductor?

• An object through which electrons can easily flow.

• An object that resists the flow of electrons.

• An object that can store electrical energy.

• An object that converts electrical energy into heat.

What happens in a parallel circuit if one connection is broken?

• All connections stop working.

• Only the broken connection stops working.

• The circuit becomes a series circuit.

• The entire circuit is unaffected.

What is resistance in a circuit?

• The measure of voltage in a circuit, measured in volts.

• The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

• The total power consumed in a circuit, measured in watts.

• The speed at which electrons move through a conductor, measured in meters per second.

What type of circuit is this?

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Open circuit

• Short circuit

What is this a symbol of?

• A diode

• A resistor

• A capacitor

• An inductor

What is a parallel circuit?

• A circuit where there is only one pathway for current to flow.

• A circuit where there are multiple pathways for current to flow.

• A circuit that only works with alternating current.

• A circuit that has no resistance.

What is a series circuit?

• A circuit where the current follows a single path.

• A circuit that has multiple paths for current to flow.

• A circuit that only works with alternating current.

• A circuit that can be easily disconnected without affecting the rest.

What is a key benefit of using a parallel circuit?

• If one light goes out, it does not affect the others.

• All lights will go out if one fails.

• It uses less energy than a series circuit.

• It is easier to install than a series circuit.

How does adding more resistors in series affect the total resistance?

• It decreases the total resistance.

• It has no effect on the total resistance.

• It increases the total resistance.

• It makes the circuit more efficient.

What is this a symbol of?

• A resistor

• A capacitor

• An inductor

• A diode