Parallel Circuit
When one bulb goes out, do all of the bulbs lights go out?
The type of energy a circuit always starts off with is ________________ energy.
Electrical
Some students test a plastic spoon as a connector in an electrical circuit. Electricity does not flow in the circuit. Plastic is an...
an insulator
When one bulb goes out, do all of the bulbs go out?
Yes
What is the definition of a parallel circuit?
Circuit in which there is more than one path for current
Explain how a switch works in an electrical circuit.
When the switch is on the circuit is closed so electricity can flow. When the switch is off the circuit is open so electricty cannot flow.
If one bulb stops working in a series circuit what happens to any other bulbs in the circuit?
They also stop working.
Which material will best conduct electricity? A. plastic B. rubber C. wood D. silver
D. silver
What is the definition of a series circuit?
Circuit in which all current flows through a single path
How does adding more bulbs affect the brightness of the bulbs light?
There is no effect on the light, the light stays the same
What is the formula for ohms law
I=V/R
Do you think the classroom lights are an example of parallel or a series circuit? Explain why
They are an example of a parallel circuit because if one of the bulbs burns out the rest of the strand of lights stays on
How does adding more bulbs affect the brightness of the bulbs?
They get dimmer
How does having batteries in parallel affect the battery life of those batteries
Helps the batteries to last longer
What is static electricity?
Build up of electrical charges
Name a pro and con for a parallel circuit
More than one pathway
Uses more current, so battery will burn up more quickly
Ms. P wants to make an electric circuit but she is fresh out of copper wire. What are 3 other household items that she could use in place of wire to carry the electricity?
silverware metal necklaces steel wool keys aluminum foil etc.
What do you call a circuit that has a bulb burned out, or a wire gets disconnected
Open circuit
Draw me a picture of a parallel circuit with 3 bulbs
Look at the board
What is the unit that measures the current the battery sends out
Amp/ Ampere
Why do electricians use wire that is coated in plastic when they are making new circuits?
This is because the wire can be dangerous to handle and can shock humans if they handle it when the circuit is on. The plastic coating helps to protect the electricians and us!
Draw me a picture of a series circuit with 3 bulbs
Look at the board