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Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: CH 3.4 Series and Parallel Circuits

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What is a key feature of a parallel circuit?

More than one path for electric current

What happens to the overall potential difference when cells are connected in parallel?

It remains the same as the potential difference of a single cell

What is an advantage of connecting cells in parallel?

Increased battery life

What happens to the total resistance when resistors are added in parallel?

It decreases

Why does the total resistance decrease when resistors are added in parallel?

More pathways for current to flow

What is a result of having more pathways for current to flow in a parallel circuit?

More current flows through the circuit

What is an analogy for resistors in parallel?

A multi-lane highway

What happens when one cell is depleted in a parallel circuit?

The voltage across the circuit remains constant

Why is it easier for current to move through a parallel circuit?

More pathways for current to flow

What is a benefit of connecting components in parallel?

Stable voltage

What is a characteristic of a component in a parallel circuit?

It has its own separate path to the power source.

What is the effect of connecting cells in parallel on the overall potential difference?

It remains the same as the potential difference of a single cell.

What is the purpose of adding resistors in parallel?

To provide more alternative pathways for the current.

What happens to the total resistance when a second resistor is added in parallel?

It decreases, making it easier for current to flow.

What is the advantage of having multiple paths for current to flow in a parallel circuit?

It increases the overall efficiency of the circuit.

What is the result of connecting components in parallel?

Each component has its own separate path to the power source.

What is the effect of connecting multiple cells in parallel on the battery life?

It increases the battery life.

What happens to the current when a second resistor is added in parallel?

It increases, making it easier for current to flow.

What is a benefit of having multiple pathways for current to flow in a parallel circuit?

It makes the circuit more reliable.

What is the result of having more pathways for current to flow in a parallel circuit?

It makes the circuit more efficient.

In a parallel circuit, what is the main reason why each component has its own separate path to the power source?

To provide more than one path for electric current to move through the circuit

What is the effect of connecting multiple cells in parallel on the voltage across the circuit?

The voltage remains constant

What happens to the total current when resistors are added in parallel?

It increases

Why is it beneficial to connect cells in parallel?

It increases the battery life and provides a stable voltage

What is an implication of adding more pathways for current to flow in a parallel circuit?

It is easier for current to move through the circuit

What is a result of having multiple components connected in parallel?

The circuit becomes more reliable

What is the main advantage of connecting resistors in parallel?

It makes it easier for current to move through the circuit

What happens when one cell is depleted in a parallel circuit?

The overall potential difference remains the same

What is an implication of having more than one path for electric current to move through a parallel circuit?

It is easier for current to move through the circuit and the total resistance decreases

What is a characteristic of a circuit with multiple components connected in parallel?

The circuit provides more than one path for electric current to move through

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