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Series and parallel circuits practice

This 11th-grade activity helps students practice analyzing series and parallel circuits by answering multiple-choice questions focused on equivalent resistance, current, and voltage behavior. The structured questions reinforce understanding of circuit concepts through application and selection.

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

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Questions

  1. Which statement best describes the total resistance in a series circuit?
  2. What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit when another branch is added?
  3. Which of the following are true about voltage in a parallel circuit?
  4. Select all statements that are true for current in a series circuit.
  5. Calculate the equivalent resistance of three resistors in series: 4 Ω, 6 Ω, and 10 Ω.
  6. What is the equivalent resistance of two 12 Ω resistors in parallel?
  7. Arrange these calculation steps in the correct order to find the total current in a series circuit with a 12 V source and resistors of 2 Ω, 4 Ω, and 6 Ω.
  8. Match each circuit type to its correct property.
  9. Fill in the blanks with the correct terms.
  10. Determine whether each statement about circuits is true or false.

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