Mr. Fleming
D.4 Explain the relationship among voltage, current and resistance in a simple series circuit.
What is the difference between a series and a parallel circuit? How is resistance affected in each circuit?
1 pathway for electrons to travel on. Resistance increases as you add light bulbs to circuit, current decreases. ◦ Light bulbs become dimmer If one light goes out, then…. ◦ They all go out (Christmas Lights)
More than 1 pathway for electrons to travel on. Total current stays same as you add more resistance, current does not decrease like series circuit. ◦ Light bulb becomes brighter If one light goes out, then…. ◦ Other lights stay on Circuits in house are mostly parallel