Step by step procedure

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parallel circuit;
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 1 Choose this method for a slightly advanced project. While creating a parallel
circuit is not complicated, this method requires you to use wire and a switch; it may be
suited for slightly older students.

 For example, this method will require you to strip wires, but if you lack the necessary
tools for this or don't want young ones performing this task, you may prefer to read the
method explained above.
 2 Gather the main components of a parallel circuit. You don't need much to
complete this project: You need a power source, a conducting material, at least 2 loads
(the items which use electricity), and a switch.
 Use a 9-volt battery as the power source.
 You'll be using insulated wire as your conducting material. Any kind will work, but
copper-wire should be easy to find.
 You'll be cutting the wire into several pieces, so make sure you have plenty (30–40
inches (76–102 cm) should do it).
 For the load, use light bulbs or flashlight bulbs.
 You should be able to find a switch (as well as all of the other materials) at any
hardware or home improvement store.
 3 Prepare your wires. The wire is your conducting material, which will create the
circuits between the power source and your leads.
 Cut the wire into five pieces (between 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) will be fine).
 Carefully remove approximately 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of the insulation from both ends of all
your wire pieces.
 Wire strippers are the best tool for removing insulation, but if you don't have these,
scissors or wire-cutters will work; just be very careful not to damage the wires.
4 Connect the first lightbulb to the battery. Attach 1 of the wires to the positive
terminal of the battery and wind the other end around the left side of 1 of the lightbulbs.
5 Begin to connect the switch to the battery. Take a separate piece of wire and
connect it to the negative terminal of the battery. Take the other end of the wire and
connect it to the switch.
6 Connect the switch to the first lightbulb. Using yet another piece of wire,
connect it first to the switch, and then wind it around the right side of the first lightbulb.
7 Connect the second lightbulb. Take your fourth piece of wire and wind it around
the left side of the first lightbulb, and then wind the other end around the left side of the
second lightbulb.
8 Complete the parallel circuit. Using your remaining piece of wire, wrap 1 end
around the right side of the first lightbulb, and the other end around the right side of the
second lightbulb.
9 Turn on the switch. Flip the switch, and you should see both bulbs light up.
Congratulations—you successfully built a parallel circuit!