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

A
She changed a short circuit to an open circuit.
B
She changed an open circuit to a closed circuit.
C
She changed a closed circuit to an open circuit.
D
She changed a closed circuit to a short circuit.
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After hearing about an accident on his normal route, Mr. Gujral checks for alternate routes to get to work.

A
a series circuit because there is more than one path
B
a series circuit because there is only one path
C
a parallel circuit because there is more than one path
D
a parallel circuit because there is only one path
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The circuit diagram shows a circuit containing several different components.

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A
two batteries
B
two switches
C
three bulbs
D
three resistors
4

A circuit is built based on the circuit diagram shown.

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A
1.2 A
B
1.5 A
C
2.0 A
D
4.6 A
5

The current in the circuit shown is 2.0 A.

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A
10 Ω
B
15 Ω
C
20 Ω
D
55 Ω
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5.38.01224

A
5.3
B
8.0
C
12
D
24
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The cause of a fire in a computer is described as an incorrectly wired circuit.

A
The wiring contained a short circuit, so the reduced resistance caused an increase in current.
B
The wiring contained an open circuit, so the reduced resistance caused an increase in current.
C
The wiring contained a closed circuit, so the current was redirected around the components that would have provided the proper resistance.
D
The wiring contained an open circuit, so the current was redirected around the components that would have provided the proper resistance.
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Jonas sees this symbol in a circuit diagram.

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A
resistor
B
bulb
C
battery
D
voltmeter

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