Series circuits are circuits that have how many paths for current to flow?

• A. Multiple paths
• B. Single current path
• C. Two paths
• D. No path

Answer: (B)

In a series circuit, current has only one route through the entire loop. All components are connected end-to-end, forming a single continuous path from the power source back to itself, so the electrons flow through each element in sequence without splitting. That lack of branching is what defines a single current path.

So, the correct idea is that there is one path for current to flow. If there were multiple paths or two paths, the current would split at a junction, which is a hallmark of parallel circuits. If there were no path at all, there wouldn’t be a closed loop for current to complete the circuit.