Types of Circuits Record in your notes.

Types of Circuits There are two types of circuits: Series Parallel Record in your notes.

Series Circuits Series circuit: an electrical circuits in which the components are arranged one after another in a series. Record in your notes.

Series Circuits Has only one path along which electrons can travel. If that pathway is interrupted, the whole circuit cannot function. Record in your notes.

Series Circuits The amount of current is the same in all parts. As you add loads (light bulbs), resistance increases. This means light bulbs get dimmer as you add them. Record in your notes.

Parallel Circuit Parallel Circuit: all parts are arranged so the electrons can flow along more than one path. Junction point: The point where paths combine. Record in your notes.

Parallel Circuit An interruption or break in the pathway does not affect the other pathways. Record in your notes.

Parallel Circuit Adding more loads does not affect the resistance, so adding more light bulbs does not cause them to glow dimmer. Record in your notes.

Homework Read p. 435-436 Define electrolyte and electrodes What is the difference between wet and dry cells? Can cells be recycled? Explain. What is a fuel cell?