More About Series and Parallel Circuits
In the lab, you discovered some qualitative descriptions about the differences between series and parallel circuits. Let’s explore that a little more with the following illustrations. Use the illustrations below to refine your understanding of series and parallel circuits. Then, we apply a quantitative analysis.
Click the image below to view the animation.
Click the image below to view the animation.
Now, look at the tutorial and examples below.
Tutorial: Equivalent Resistance
Hopefully by now you have a good idea of what happens qualitatively in series and parallel circuits. Now, let’s take a look at the quantitative analysis. In this tutorial, you will learn how to calculate the equivalent resistance of series and parallel circuits. Select the play button to begin the tutorial, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the tutorial. View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
Tutorial: Series Example
In this example, you will see how equivalent resistance is calculated in a series circuit. Select the play button to begin the tutorial, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the tutorial. View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
Tutorial: Parallel Example
In this example, you will see how equivalent resistance is calculated in a parallel circuit. Select the play button to begin the tutorial, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the tutorial. View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
Flashcards: Circuit Problems
Use the flashcards below to see some additional circuit problems.
