Warm Up #15 In which direction do electrons flow in a circuit powered by a battery?
Lesson 3: Describing circuits Ch. 9 Electricity Lesson 3: Describing circuits
Essential Questions What are the basic parts of electric circuits? How do the 2 types of electric circuits differ?
Parts of an electric circuit Common parts of most electric circuits: Source of electric energy (typically a battery) Electrical devices that transform electric energy Conductors that connect to other components BrainPop – Electric Circuits
Series and parallel circuits Series circuit - an electric circuit, with only 1 path for an electric current to follow What are some examples of series circuits?
Series and parallel circuits How do series and parallel circuits differ? What is the smallest number of paths for a parallel circuit? How would removing devices from a parallel circuit affect the current?
Series and parallel circuits Parallel circuit – an electric circuit with more than one path, or branch, for an electric current to follow What are some examples of parallel circuits?
Electric circuits in the home Too many branches or devices to a parallel circuit increases the current through the source creating dangerously high currents in the circuit Every home has fuses and circuit breakers to help protect a circuit in a home
Electric safety Never use electrical devices with damaged power cords Stay away from water when using electrical devices plugged into an outlet Avoid using extension cords and never plug more than 2 home appliances into an outlet at once Never allow any object that you are touching to contact electric power lines, such as a kite string or a ladder Don’t touch anyone or anything that is touching a downed electric wire Never climb utility poles or play on fences surrounding electricity substations
Review Series and Parallel Circuits worksheets How does the electric current change when more devices are added to a series circuit? To a parallel circuit?