8.05 Parallel Circuits

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Answer the following questions based on what you learned about circuits in the lesson.

1. In a parallel circuit, there is/are _____ pathways for current to flow.
   
   1. only one
   2. multiple
   
   Answer: In a parallel circuit, there are multiple pathways for current to flow.



2. The resistance in a parallel circuit is _____ than that of the least resistor.
   
   1. less
   2. more
   
   Answer: The resistance in a parallel circuit is less than that of the least resistor.



3. Battery life is often _____ in a parallel circuit.
   
   1. longer
   2. shorter
   
   Answer: Battery life is often shorter in a parallel circuit.



4. In a parallel circuit, voltage is _____ across the multiple pathways.
   
   1. the same
   2. different
   
   Answer: In a parallel circuit, voltage is the same across the multiple pathways.



5. In which circuit do light bulbs tend to burn brighter?
   
   1. parallel circuit
   2. series circuit
   
   Answer: In a parallel circuit lightbulbs tend to burn brighter.