Series and Parallel Resistances

What are the advantages and disadvantages of series versus parallel circuits? Have you ever had a string of holiday lights where one bulb is burned out, preventing all the other bulbs from lighting? Was it easy to find the burned-out bulb? This investigation explores series and parallel circuits by connecting bulbs and observing their brightness. By comparing the two circuit types, you will learn why the wiring of some strings of lights allows one bad bulb to disconnect all the other bulbs.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Physics

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