Use the illustrations below to refine your understanding of series and parallel circuits. Chapter 28a direct current circuits a powerpoint presentation by paul e. The circuit containing the compressor and the circuit containing the lighting circuit are in parallel, but there is a switch in series with the light. Physics 231 lecture 62 fall 2008 resistors in series and parallel as with capacitors, resistors are often in series and parallel configurations in circuits series parallel the question then is what is the equivalent resistance. Chapter 26 directcurrent and circuits resistors in series and parallel kirchhoffs rules electric measuring instruments rc circuits. Chapter 25 current, resistance and electromotive force. In the lab, you discovered some qualitative descriptions about the differences between series and parallel circuits. Direct current circuits are popular, useful, and extremely different in form and function from alternating current circuits. Pdf the effects of analogy on students understanding of. This chapter uses simple and fun videos that are about. Chapter 21 electric current and directcurrent circuits 21. Chapter 25 current, resistance and electromotive force current resistivity.
Physics is the study of the basic principles that govern the physical world around us. Electric current and direct current circuits 7 hours. The current is same at every point of a circuit, even if wire thickness different at. Tippens, professor of physics southern polytechnic state university.
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