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2 Measuring Current and Voltage
2 Measuring Current and Voltage
The closed path through which the electrons flow is called an electric circuit.
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html
Some terminology
Measuring electric current
Play this to find how voltage and current are related to each other.
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html
Experiment time ;)
Now set up a simple circuit with two bulbs as shown in the figures below. Measure
the voltage across each bulb and note them in the table.
Discussion: Compare the readings. Are they equal? Why?
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html
Investigate series and parallel connections of batteries
Series connection
Parallel connection
Home work
Play https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html
Make a torch. Page 132