1. Series Circuits

2. What is a series circuit?
A complete circuit with only one path for the current to take.

3. How many different pathways can the current take?1

4. What are the disadvantages?
A burn out breaks the circuit
Add resistors increases the resistance which reduces the flow of electrons
Add resistors causes lights to dim, fans to run slower, etc.

5. What are the advantages?
Simple
Easy to build
Easy to design

6. What happens when you add more resistance?
The flow of electrons (current) decreases
Less light, less movement, etc.

7. Is your house wired in series?
NO WAY!!!
How do you know for sure?
When I turn the light on in the kitchen, the lights in the living room don’t dim.

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