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Standard 5.0 Physics

Topic C. Electricity and Magnetism

Indicator 2. Investigate and provide evidence that electricity requires a closed loop in order to produce measurable effects.

Objective c. Describe and compare the path of electricity (circuit) within this system that caused the light to light or the buzzer to sound to those that do not affect the light or buzzer.

Selected Response Item

Use the diagram below to answer the following.

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Which statement best describes the circuits in the diagram?

  1. Only the light bulb in Circuit 1 is lit.
  2. Only the light bulb in Circuit 2 is lit.
  3. Both light bulbs are lit.
  4. Neither light bulb is lit.
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Correct Answer:
C