Series and Parallel Circuits

Objectives

• Show knowledge and understanding of cells in series and parallel
• Show knowledge and understanding of resistors in series and parallel
• Investigate cells and resistors in series and parallel

Theory Presentations/Assessment - Series and Parallel Circuits

• Cells
• Cells in Series
• Cells in Parallel
• Equal Value Resistors in Series
• Equal Value Resistors in Parallel
• Resistance of Resistors in Series of Parallel
• Underlying Principles
• Different Value Resistors in Series
• Different Value Resistors in Parallel
• Resistors in Both Series and Parallel
• Summary

Activity - Potential Difference in Series and Parallel Circuits

• Students use a digital multimeter to measure the potential difference across different parts of a circuit that includes three lamps.

Activity - Current in Series and Parallel Circuits

• Students use a digital multimeter to measure the current flowing through series and parallel circuits that include three lamps.