The Indian High School, Dubai

Independent Task
Topic: Series and Parallel Circuits
Grade: 10 Physics

1. The diagram shows two resistors connected in parallel. The total resistance of this combination will be:
a. The sum of 2Ω and 4 Ω
b. Greater than 4Ω
c. Between 2Ω and 4Ω
d. Less than 2Ω

2. Two resistors are connected in parallel.

What is the combined resistance of the combination?

a. 20 Ω b. 4.8 Ω c. 0.21 Ω d. 1.5 Ω

3. Two resistors are connected in parallel. The current through

the top resistor is 2. 0A. What is the reading on the
ammeter?
a. 6.0 A b. 2.0 A c. 4.0 A d. 3.5 A

4. The diagram shows two resistors connected in series with a battery.

What is the current through the battery?
a. 1.5 A b. 150 A c. 0.67 A d. 15 A

5. A 10 Ω and a 30Ω resistor are connected in series, as shown in the

diagram below, making a potential diver circuit.

What would be the reading on the voltmeter?

a. 2.0 V b. 6.0 V c. 4.0 V d. 8.0 V

6. Which of the following statements about the current in ammeters X, Y and Z is correct?
 a. The current through X equals the current through Y + the current through Z.
b. The current through X is equal to the current through Z.
c. The current through X is equal to the current through Y.
d. The current through Y is greater than the current through Z.

7. A student connects some identical resistors in three different combinations, as shown in the diagram.
Which of the answers below shows the correct order of the combinations from the lowest resistance to
the highest?
a. P< Q< R
b. Q <P <R
c. Q <R< P
d. P <R< Q

8. A student writes a set of notes about two non-identical bulbs which are connected in parallel. He makes
one mistake. Which of the statements below is incorrect?
a. They have the same current flowing through them.
b. They have the same potential differences across them.
c. They can be switched on and off individually.
d. If one bulb glows, the other will continue to work.

9. A student set up the circuit as shown below:

The ammeter displays a reading of 0.075 A. Calculate the potential difference across the 80 Ω resistor.

10. Figure shows a circuit constructed by a student.

Determine the reading on ammeter A2 and A3