ElectricityInvestigation 3: Advanced Connections

Klang

Series Circuit Parallel Circuit(only one pathway for current to flow) (a circuit splits- the current can flow on

two or more pathways)Components in a series circuit “share” the electric energy.

D-cells in series must be oriented in the same direction.

A single D-cell can run many components when components are

connected in parallel.

This kind of low-resistance conductor that bypasses a component is

“SHORT CIRCUIT”the result is a very large current flow and the wires can get hot enough to

start a fire.

negative side (-) positive side (+)

negative side (-) positive side (+)

Work! Not Work!