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Electric circuits test

This 11th-grade assessment helps students practice identifying characteristics of series and parallel circuits, calculating power, and understanding safety principles through targeted multiple-choice questions and practical problem-solving.

By Edform · Physics · Grade 11 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which statement best describes the current in a series circuit with three identical resistors?
  2. Which of the following are true about parallel circuits?
  3. The power dissipated by a resistor in a circuit can be calculated using the formula P = I²R.
  4. What is the unit of electric current?
  5. A 12 V battery is connected to a 4 ohm resistor. What is the current through the resistor? (Give your answer in amperes.)
  6. Which of the following is a safety feature commonly used in household circuits to prevent overloads?
  7. Which statements correctly describe the behavior of light bulbs in a series circuit?
  8. The total resistance of resistors in parallel is always less than the resistance of the smallest individual resistor.
  9. Name one device that can be used to measure voltage in a circuit.
  10. Calculate the power used by a device that draws 2 A of current from a 120 V outlet. (Give your answer in watts.)

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