Activity 1.2.4 Circuit Calculations
Introduction
Regardless of circuit complexity, circuit designers as well as users need to be ableto apply basic electrical theories to circuits in order to verify safe operation andtroubleshoot unexpected circuit failure. In this activity you will gain experience applying Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws to circuits in order to gain understanding of circuit requirements and relationships between voltage,current, and resistance.
Regardless of circuit complexity, circuit designers as well as users need to be ableto apply basic electrical theories to circuits in order to verify safe operation andtroubleshoot unexpected circuit failure. In this activity you will gain experience applying Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws to circuits in order to gain understanding of circuit requirements and relationships between voltage,current, and resistance.
Conclusion
1. State two rules for the voltage and current in a series circuit.
a.FLows out to the positive side of the battery
b.Through a circuit and back through negative side
2. State two rules for the voltage and current in a parallel circuit.
a.The energy goes to the paraele sides
b.If blocked the energy doesn't get through
3. If you remove a single bulb from an inexpensive string of Christmas tree lights, all of the lights in the entire string will go off. Are the bulbs connected in series or parallel? Explain
connected by parallels
1. State two rules for the voltage and current in a series circuit.
a.FLows out to the positive side of the battery
b.Through a circuit and back through negative side
2. State two rules for the voltage and current in a parallel circuit.
a.The energy goes to the paraele sides
b.If blocked the energy doesn't get through
3. If you remove a single bulb from an inexpensive string of Christmas tree lights, all of the lights in the entire string will go off. Are the bulbs connected in series or parallel? Explain
connected by parallels