Name ______________________________________ Grade ___________ Date ____________________
Solve the following:
1. Using the information given in the below figure, determine
a) The total resistance of the circuit
b) the total current going through the battery.
2. Write a brief definition for each of the following.
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A Series connection

A Parallel connection
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3. Describe what will happen if two bulbs were connected in series and then suddenly one of the
bulbs burned out? Would the same happen if both bulbs were connected in parallel?
4. Explain with schematic diagrams, how could you connect the following items in a closed
circuit.
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6V battery, two light bulbs of resistance 10 Ohms each, and a switch – In series
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A 9V battery, a switch, and three 5 ohms resistances connected in parallel
“Good luck 😊”
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