Prayer

Attendance
Review
 A SIMPLE CIRCUIT
SWITCH
CELL

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LIGHT BULB
A Series Circuit

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A SIMPLE CIRCUIT
The circuit is no longer complete, therefore current can not flow

The voltage decreases because the current is decreased

Motivation
 SERIES
CIRCUIT
CURRENT
Current: the actual
“substance” that is
flowing through the
wires of the circuit
(electrons!)
VOLTAGE
Voltage: a force that pushes
the current through the circuit
(in this picture it would be
equivalent to gravity)
RESISTANCE
Resistance: friction that
impedes flow of current
through the circuit (rocks
in the river)
Series Circuits- only one end of
each component is connected
e.g. Christmas tree lights
Series Circuit
In a series circuit there is only
one path for the electrons to flow
in other words all the
components are in series with
each other.
Things are wired one right after the other
If one thing (bulb) goes out every thing goes out
If the circuit is broken the entire flow of current
stops.
Video
Steps in making a
series circuit
1. Prepare your tools and
materials and a components of
a series circuit.
Steps in making a
series circuit
2. Insert the wires in the
flexible hose.
Steps in making a
series circuit
3. Connect the wire to
the lamp holder.
Steps in making a
series circuit
4. Begin to connect the
wire to the switch and
plug.
Steps in making a
series circuit
5. Connect the lightbulb
To the lampholder.
Steps in making a
series circuit
6. Use a multi-tester to
check the current.
Steps in making a
series circuit
7. Fix your materials.
RUBRICS
 TOPIC:
Measuring current &
voltage
Reference: www.series circuit.com
L.M. Electrical Installation and Maintenance
 ASSIGNMENT:
Measuring current & voltage
Direction:Complete the missing current

and voltage readings.

6V
4A A

V V

A
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6V

4A 4A

3V 3V

4A