P2: Drawing Circuits

Question 1

What are the 2 types of circuit

Answer 1

Series and Parallel

Question 2

Series circuit

Answer 2

.There is only one route around the circuit
.The current needs to flow through all the components

Question 3

Parallel circuit

Answer 3

.There is more than one route around the circuit
.The current does not need to flow through all of the components

Question 4

What happens if there is a break in the circuit

Answer 4

Parts of a circuit will only work if there is a complete circuit for the current to flow. If there is a break in the circuit then it’s not complete

Question 5

What path does current prefer to take

Answer 5

Current prefers to take the path of least resistancr