Series and parallel connection of bulbs with SMARTsense

Principle

The students will observe an electric circuit with two light bulbs connected in series as well as in parallel. They will determine that a connection in series requires all consumers intact whereas a consumer in a parallel connection is not affected by the malfunction of another. They will conclude that the set-up of a circuit is essential to the behaviour of the connected consumers and that both set-ups, a connection in parallel as well as in series, reveal different upsides and downsides regarding the intended purposes.

Benefits

• Experiment guides are very easy to understand, especially for younger students
• Associated competences are directly linked to the experiments
• Curriculum compatible
• Fit for the future: implementation of tablets possible