Series and Parallel Circuits

You are provided with a torch bulb, a cell and two plastic coated metal wires. Draw a diagram to show a complete circuit to light the bulb.

State two precautions that you must take when switching on an electric circuit.

Describe an experiment to show that electricity flows only if the circuit is complete and it does not flow if the circuit is incomplete.

In which of the following case the bulb will glow:

1. Only one terminal of a cell is joined with a metal wire to one terminal of the bulb.

2. Both terminals of the bulb are joined with two metal wires to one terminal of the cell.

3. One terminal of the cell is joined to one terminal of the bulb and other terminal of the cell to the other terminal of the bulb.

In which arrangement are the appliances connected in the electric circuit of our homes, Series or Parallel? Give one reason for your answer.