Electric Circuits Answers

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Jamal draws the circuit diagram shown.

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A
one battery, two switches, two resistors
B
two batteries, three switches, two resistors
C
one battery, four switches, one resistor
D
two batteries, three switches, two resistors
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How does a parallel circuit change when a branch is added?

A
The total resistance increases, so the current in the circuit decreases.
B
The total resistance decreases, so the current in the circuit increases.
C
The total resistance increases, so bulbs shine at a lower brightness.
D
The total resistance decreases, so bulbs shine at a higher brightness.
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A large cooler is filled with water, as shown below.

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A
Opening the valve allows water to flow, just like opening a switch allows charges to flow.
B
Opening the valve stops the flow of water, but closing a switch stops the flow of charges.
C
Closing the valve stops the flow of water, but opening a switch stops the flow of charges.
D
Closing the valve allows water to flow, just like closing a switch allows charges to flow.
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Which device provides electrical energy to run an electric circuit?

A
the wire
B
the switch
C
the battery
D
the light bulb
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What is the main disadvantage of parallel circuits?

A
Any break in the circuit stops the flow of charges.
B
There are multiple paths for charges to flow.
C
If one bulb goes out, the other bulbs will go out.
D
They are complicated to design and build.
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Which would cause an electric circuit to lack a current?

A
open switch
B
closed switch
C
lighted bulbs
D
unlighted bulbs
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Look at the circuit diagram.

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A
one battery, two light bulbs, and three resistors
B
one battery, two switches, and three light bulbs
C
one switch, one resistor, and three light bulbs
D
one switch, one light bulb, and three batteries
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What symbol would best represent an electric fan speed controller in an electric circuit?

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Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option

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