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Circuits. By: Justin Elnicky , Stephanie Martella , Brian Nielson, Derek Rascon. Texting Poll. http:// www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTE1OTQwOTQxOTg. Explanation of a circuit. Any complete path along which electric charge can flow. Different types of circuits.
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Circuits By: Justin Elnicky, Stephanie Martella, Brian Nielson, Derek Rascon
Texting Poll • http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTE1OTQwOTQxOTg
Explanation of a circuit • Any complete path along which electric charge can flow.
Different types of circuits • Series Circuit- Electric circuit with devices connected in such a way that the electric current through each of them is the same. • Parallel Circuit- Electric circuit with two or more devices connected in such a way that the same voltage acts across each one and any single one completes the circuit independently of the others.
Series circuit • In a series circuit the current of electricity is stopped when one of the bulbs in the circuit dies or the switch is opened. • This happens because the electricity can no longer continue to flow in a current.
Prosandconsofseriescircuits • Pros • They are simpler circuit to make. • They use less energy than a parallel circuit. • You can add power to their input and increase their voltage. • Cons • If one bulb in a circuit goes out or dies, then the rest of the bulbs go out.
Parallel circuit • A parallel circuit is organized in a way that when one bulb dies the other(s) do not. • Ex.. When one of the head lights on your car dies the other keeps working.
Pros and cons of parallel circuit • Pros • If one bulb dies the rest of the bulbs stay lit. • It can power many light sources giving all of them their required voltage. • Cons • Can receive damage if the voltage gets too low.
Everyday uses of circuits • There are circuits in nearly everything that we use that deals with electricity. • Lights in our houses. • Appliances • Christmas lights and headlights in our cars.
Conclusion • Circuits are important in our daily lives. • Each different circuit has it’s good and bad side. • In most cases, parallel circuits are more commonly used.