How switches work

Question 1

In a simple series circuit that contains a battery, a lamp, and a single switch, what will happen to the lamp when the switch is turned to the "on" position?

Accepted Answer

The lamp will light because the circuit is closed.

Answer

The lamp will light whether the switch is on or off.

Answer

The lamp will not light because the switch is open.

Answer

The lamp will not light because the battery is disconnected.

Question 2

In a simple series circuit that contains a battery, a light bulb, and a single switch, which statement correctly describes when the bulb will light?

Accepted Answer

The bulb lights when the switch is closed.

Answer

The bulb lights when the switch is open.

Answer

The bulb never lights because a switch stops current.

Answer

The bulb lights whether the switch is open or closed.

Question 3

A simple series circuit contains a battery, a light bulb, and a switch. What will happen to the bulb when the switch is moved to the "off" position?

Accepted Answer

The bulb will turn off because the circuit is open.

Answer

The bulb will stay on because the battery still provides power.

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The bulb will become brighter because the switch reduces the current.

Answer

The bulb will flicker because the switch creates resistance.

Try three questions

In a simple series circuit that contains a battery, a lamp, and a single switch, what will happen to the lamp when the switch is turned to the "on" position?

In a simple series circuit that contains a battery, a light bulb, and a single switch, which statement correctly describes when the bulb will light?

A simple series circuit contains a battery, a light bulb, and a switch. What will happen to the bulb when the switch is moved to the "off" position?

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