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Laboratory Work No. 6 - Series and Parallel Circuit

This document outlines an experiment to construct sample series and parallel circuits using batteries, light bulbs, wires, and other materials. The objectives are to understand how series and parallel circuits work by measuring voltage, current and resistance, as well as analyzing how removing one light bulb in each circuit affects the others. Instructions are provided on building the circuits along with questions to answer through observation and conclusions about the experience.

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Laboratory Work No. 6 - Series and Parallel Circuit

This document outlines an experiment to construct sample series and parallel circuits using batteries, light bulbs, wires, and other materials. The objectives are to understand how series and parallel circuits work by measuring voltage, current and resistance, as well as analyzing how removing one light bulb in each circuit affects the others. Instructions are provided on building the circuits along with questions to answer through observation and conclusions about the experience.

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Name: Joyce Ann R.

Cañaveral
Section: 12 STEM 2
Laboratory Work No. 6
Series and Parallel Circuit
Overview:
When connecting electrical devices to a power source, they can be hooked up to make either a series
circuit or a parallel circuit. In a parallel circuit, the electrical current flows along several paths, and
each individual device is hooked up to its own circuit. The advantage to a parallel circuit is that if one
device malfunctions, the flow of electricity will not stop, as it will in a series circuit. Additionally,
several devices can be hooked up to the power source at once, without decreasing the overall
wattage output. Creating your own parallel circuit is simple, and is thus a great project to perform to
be able to see for yourself how electricity works.
Objectives:
 Manifest productivity and efficiency in day-to-day living by creating a sample series and
parallel circuit.
 Develop critical thinking skills in analyzing each problem and data gathering by measuring its
voltage, current, and resistance.
 Demonstrate grit by being persistent and passionate in doing experiments.
 Analyze the difference between the series and parallel circuits.

Materials:
Cardboard boxes to hold individual materials
4 AA size batteries or 1 9V battery
Copper Wires
Small light bulbs or LED (use a resistor if using an LED)
Battery holders/adapter (optional)
Electrical Tape
Bulb holders (optional)
Wire strippers/scissors
Procedure:
Construct a series and a parallel circuit using the diagram below:
Observation
1. What happened to the light bulbs brightness when connected to a series circuit? How about in
the parallel circuit? (5 pts.)
— As soon as the light bulb is plugged into the power source, the brightness increases. It's
also visible in a parallel circuit, where the light that the bulb generates is visible as soon as the
switch is on.
2. For you, what is the hardest part in the construction of circuit? (5 pts.)
— The installation of the circuit is the most difficult part for me because it requires uncovering
the copper wire and securing it in the switch and light bulb, which is a hassle for me.
3. What did you notice when you remove one of the light bulbs in the series circuit? How about in
the parallel circuit? (5 pts.)
— The other light in the series circuit has stopped working as I remove one of the light bulbs. In
a parallel circuit, on the other hand, even though one of the light bulbs is removed, the other one
continues to work normally.
Conclusion:
A. Describe your experience in creating the circuits.
— The building itself is the most difficult part for me; it took me the majority of the time just to set
up the series and parallel circuits. In my opinion, the brightness of both the parallel and series
circuits is equal. Also, I believe that using a parallel circuit in the house is the best option
because even if one bulb fails, the other will continue to work properly.

References:
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Parallel-Circuit
Prepared by:

T. Christian S. Nicdao, LPT


Attach at least 1 picture below in order to show a PROOF/EVIDENCE while performing the
activity.

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