Parallel Circuits Worksheet
Understand the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of parallel circuits with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 8 Science.
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Parallel Circuits Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter next to the correct answer. For fill-in-the-blanks, write your answer in the space provided. For short-answer questions, write your explanation on the lines provided.
1. In a parallel circuit, what happens to the total resistance as more resistors are added?
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
It becomes zero
2. Which of the following is an advantage of a parallel circuit?
If one component fails, all components stop working.
Components can be switched on and off independently.
The voltage across each component is different.
The current is the same through all components.
3. In a parallel circuit, the total voltage across each branch is .
4. If one light bulb in a parallel circuit burns out, the other light bulbs will .
5. Observe the parallel circuit diagram below. Describe how the current flows from the power source through the different components and back.
6. Adding more resistors in parallel increases the total current drawn from the power source.
True
False
7. Household electrical outlets are typically wired in series.
True
False