Practice Parallel Circuits - 5.2.4.2 | Electricity and Magnetism | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

5.2.4.2 - Parallel Circuits

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a parallel circuit?

💡 Hint: Think about how lights can be wired in your house.

Question 2

Easy

If two branches in a parallel circuit both have a voltage of 12V, what is the voltage across a third branch?

💡 Hint: All branches share the same voltage!

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is true about the voltage in a parallel circuit?

  • It varies from branch to branch
  • It is the same across all branches
  • It is always zero

💡 Hint: Think about how you connect lights in your room.

Question 2

True or False: Adding more branches in a parallel circuit increases the total resistance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how paths in a river might handle more water.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a parallel circuit with three resistors of 4Ω, 8Ω, and 2Ω. Calculate the total current if connected to a 24V source.

💡 Hint: Calculate resistance first to find the total current.

Question 2

In a parallel circuit with two branches having resistances of 10Ω and 5Ω. If the voltage supplied is 15V, what current flows through each branch?

💡 Hint: Remember to calculate individually for each resistor using Ohm's Law.

Challenge and get performance evaluation