EdTechNJ 2016
5eBoard STEM Education Platform
The Symbols of Electric Components
Wire Intersections Two connected wiresTwo wires not connected
A Simple Circuit
Building a Simple Circuit
Parallel Connection Disconnect one bulb. What happens to the other bulb?
Series Connection Disconnect one bulb. What happens to the other bulb? What are differences between series and parallel connections?
Three-way Switch Applications
Controlling Two Light Bulbs
Control a Light Bulb at Different Locations
Capacitors Electrolytic capacitors (polarized) Ceramic capacitors (non-polarized)
The Symbols for Capacitors PolarizedNon-polarized
The Structure of Capacitors
Capacitance – Measuring the Capability of a Capacitor “Farad” is the unit for measuring capacitance. The symbol for Farad is “F.” 1 μF = F = 1 x F 1 nF = F = 1 x F 1 pF = F = 1 x F
A Circuit for Charging and Discharging a Capacitor
Capacitor – Parallel Connection Total Capacitance: Example:
Capacitor – Series Connection Total Capacitance: Example: