Assignment Series And Parallel Circuits Series And Parallel Circuits Differ In How Their Loads Are Connected And How Th 1 (88.97 KiB) Viewed 89 times
Assignment: Series and Parallel Circuits Series and Parallel circuits differ in how their loads are connected and how they function as a whole. In this assignment, you will compare and contrast the behaviour and function of series and parallel circuits by completing a problem set. Instructions Your task is to complete the questions listed in each part. Read each question carefully, and provide complete answers. A worksheet is provided with space for each answer. W Series and Parallel Circuit Assignment Worksheet Part I: Series Circuits • Draw a series circuit illustrating a string of 12 Christmas tree lights connected to a power source. • If an additional light bulb were added in series to the circuit, what would happen to the total resistance? • How would the current change? How would the light from an individual bulb be affected? • If one bulb failed or "burnt out", what would happen to the other bulbs? Part II: Parallel Circuits • Draw a parallel circuit of 3 lights that are on the same circuit in a typical home. • If an additional light were added in parallel to the circuit, what would happen to the total resistance? • How would the current change in the circuit? How would the light from an individual bulb be affected? • If one bulb failed or "burnt out", what would happen to the other bulbs?
Part III: Summary After answering the above questions, a physics student might conclude that a parallel circuit has a distinct advantage over a series circuit. State 2 advantages that a series circuit has over a parallel circuit. Assessment Details Your submission should include the following: Your completed worksheet including two circuit drawings and answers to the questions
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