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Series and parallel circuits
Which circuit is a series circuit and which is a parallel circuit?
What other differences might you see between the two types of circuit?
How would the sound of the buzzer change?
How would the brightness of the bulb change?
Explain these terms:
Voltage
Current
Potential difference
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Series
Parallel
Ohms law
V = IR
A
V
Draw a circuit diagramSet up your own equipment and collect some primary dataCalculate the resistance in Ohms.
Ohms law explanation:GCSE Bite size
A
V
A
V
Plenary
What properties would be expect for the wire used in the heating coil of a hair drier?
What differences might be observed between hair driers shipped in the US (110V) and those in the UK (230V)?