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Transcript
Series Circuits
‡ A series circuit only allows one path for the electricity to
flow through.
‡ Note that the dough acts as a resistor and a wire,
therefore the resistor as show in the schematic are not
needed.
‡
A LED only works in one direction. Make sure the longer wire or lead is
towards the positive (red) side. Also, never directly connect and LED to a
voltage source (battery) because it will burn out.
Battery
LED #1
LED #2
LED #3
Series Circuits
LEDs can be added however they will get more dim because
there is less electricity available to power them. If one of the
LEDs is taken out, the entire circuit is broken and all of the
lights will go out.
Parallel Circuits
‡ A parallel circuit allows multiple paths for electricity to flow through. ‡ Also note that the dough acts as a resistor and a wire, therefore the resistors as show in the schematic are not needed.
‡
A LED only works in one direction. Make sure the longer wire or lead is towards the positive (red) side. Also, never directly connect and LED to a voltage source (battery) because it will burn out.
LED #1
Battery
LED #2
LED #3
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LEDs or other electrical items are connected to the dough each
in their own loop or circuit. Since electricity flows through each
LED independently, if one is removed or burns out, the others
will continue to shine brightly.