Electric Circuits

Question 1

In a movie, the heroine saves the day by cutting a wire before the time runs out on a timer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

She changed a closed circuit to an open circuit.

Question 2

Which quantities are equal to sum of the individual values within a circuit?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the current in a parallel circuit and the voltage in a series circuit

Question 3

The circuit diagram shows a circuit containing several different components.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

three resistors

Question 4

After hearing about an accident on his normal route, Mr. Gujral checks for alternate routes to get to work.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a parallel circuit because there is more than one path

Question 5

Wendy makes a graphic organizer to help herself apply Ohm’s law to electric circuits.Which formulas belong in the regions marked X and Y?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

X: Req = R1 + R2 + R3Y: I =

Question 6

A circuit that has only a single path for current to flow through is best classified into which category?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a series circuit

Question 7

The cause of a fire in a computer is described as an incorrectly wired circuit.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The wiring contained a short circuit, so the reduced resistance caused an increase in current.

Question 8

Keisha analyzes this circuit diagram.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A circuit featuring multiple paths through which current can flow is best classified into which category?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a parallel circuit

Electric Circuits Answers