Far Eastern University

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts

2nd Semester 2020-2021

Dizon, Chelze Faith P.

ARC 1420 Sec 6
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1
Topic: Electrical Systems

1. Compare and Contrast Parallel Circuits and Series Circuits using a graphic organizer (Venn
Diagram)

PARALLEL CIRCUIT SERIES CIRCUIT

- Same terminals of the two devices are - Made by connecting the end of one device
connected together. SIMILARITIES to the start of another.
- Each segment has diverse amount of current The two - Same measure of current flows through all
flows through each equal branch the segments
converts
- Components are organized in various ways or
multiple paths electrical- Components are organized in a line or a
energy solitary way
- When resistors are placed in a parallel circuit,
- When resistors are placed in a series circuit,
the voltage across every one of the resistors intois
the same. Indeed, even the polarities are the the voltage across every resistor is different
sound,
same. despite the fact that the current flow is the
heat, same through every one of them.
- Other segments will work regardless of light and
whether one segment breaks down, each has - If one segment separates, the entire circuit
so on. will wear out.
its own free circuit.
- Detection of a flaw is very simple. - Detection of a deficiency/fault is difficult.

DIFFERENCES DIFFERENCES
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2. Draw a schematic diagram of Parallel Circuit and Series Circuit

3. Using a graphic organizer, (Frayer Model) define, and give examples of CONDUCTOR and
INSULATOR
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Definition Characteristics
- Has extremely high resistance
An insulator is any object or material that does
- Conducts only when an extremely high voltage
not conduct electrical current, therefore make it
is applied
nearly impossible to conduct an electric current
- Valence (outer electrons) are tightly held
under the influence of electric field.
together
- Oppose electric current
1.INSULATOR
Examples Non-Examples
- Rubber - Copper
- Plastic - Aluminum
- Glass - Steel
- Wood - Gold
- Cloth - Any metal

Characteristics
Definition
- Extremely low resistance
Conductor is an object or material that allows - Conducts with very little voltage applied
elecrticity to flow through, common electrical - Conducts electric current easily because of
conductors are materials made of metals. free electrons

2.CONDUCTOR
Examples Non-Examples
- Copper - Rubber
- Aluminum - Plastic
- Steel - Glass
- Gold - Wood
- Any metal - Cloth
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References:

Admin. (2021, January 18). Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits with its Practical Applications
in Real Life. Retrieved February 01, 2021, from https://byjus.com/physics/difference-between-series-
and-parallel-circuits/

Electrical4U. (2020, October 26). Properties of Electric Conductor. Retrieved February 01, 2021, from
https://www.electrical4u.com/properties-of-electric-conductor/

Kinyanjui, L. (2019, March 02). The Properties of Insulators. Retrieved February 01, 2021, from
https://sciencing.com/properties-insulators-8173682.html

What is an Insulator? (2014, January 02). Retrieved February 01, 2021, from
https://www.electroschematics.com/what-is-an-insulator/