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Chapter 14. Physics A First Course. Electricity. Electricity Electrical Systems. 14.1 Series Circuits 14.2 Parallel Circuits 14.3 Electrical Power, AC, and DC Electricity. Key Question: What are the different types of circuits ?. 14A Investigation: Electric Circuits.
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Chapter 14 Physics A First Course Electricity
ElectricityElectrical Systems • 14.1 Series Circuits • 14.2 Parallel Circuits • 14.3 Electrical Power, AC, and DC Electricity
Key Question: What are the different types of circuits? 14A Investigation: Electric Circuits *Students read text section 14.1 AFTER Investigation 14A
14A Investigation Topics • Build series and parallel circuits. • Measure voltage. • Measure current. • Examine short circuits. • Use Ohm's Law to explain circuit properties.
Describe a series circuit. Calculate the resistance and current in a series circuit. Explain how the voltage changes across each resistor in a series circuit. Chapter 14.1 Objectives and Vocabulary • series circuit • voltage drop • Kirchhoff's voltage law
parallel circuit Kirchhoff's current law short circuit Describe how current divides in a parallel circuit. Determine the voltage across and current through a branch of a parallel circuit. Explain why circuit breakers and fuses are used in homes. Chapter 14.2 Objectives and Vocabulary
Key Question: What are the different types of circuits? 14B Investigation: Electric Energy and Power *Students read text section 14.3 AFTER Investigation 14B
14B Investigation Topics • Build series and parallel circuits. • Measure voltage. • Measure current. • Use capacitors • Compare energy and power. • Calculate power.
kilowatt kilowatt-hour direct current alternating current transformer Calculate power in a circuit. Calculate the cost of running an appliance. Distinguish between alternating and direct current. Chapter 14.3 Objectives and Vocabulary