Electric Circuits Quiz - Series and Parallel

What is a series circuit?

In a series circuit, all the current passes through each load before returning to the source.

What is a parallel circuit?

In a parallel circuit, all charges return to the source after moving through the pathways.

What happens to the current in a series circuit?

What happens to the voltage in series circuits?

What happens to the resistance in a series circuit?

Series Circuits

A series circuit consists of a single pathway for electric current to travel through connected components.
All electric charges move through every component before returning to the power source (battery or similar).
The current remains constant throughout the circuit, equal to the total current supplied.

Parallel Circuits

A parallel circuit features two or more pathways for electric current, allowing multiple routes for charge flow.
In a parallel configuration, charges can travel through different pathways simultaneously.
After moving through the pathways, all charges return to the power source.
Junction points are where circuit pathways diverge or converge in a parallel circuit.

Current, Voltage, and Resistance

In series circuits, the voltage across each load is cumulative, totaling the voltage supplied by the source.
Resistors in series increase overall resistance, which diminishes total current throughout the circuit.
Total current remains constant in a series circuit, while parallel circuits allow different currents through individual pathways.

Test your knowledge of series and parallel circuits in this quiz. Explore the differences, current flow, voltage distribution, and resistance in electric circuits. Perfect for students learning about basic electrical concepts.