Sunday, 10 November 2013

Circuit construction kit simulation

From the simulation I learnt the difference between a parallel circuit and a series circuit. I also learnt some of the properties and benifits of using a parallel circuit over a series circuit. I tested the effect of the current on the number of light bulbs on the two different circuits In a series circuit when we had 1 light bulb, the current was 0.90 Amps, and when we had 2 light bulbs the current was 0.45 Amps, so it was half. On the other hand, in a parallel circuit, when we had 1 light bulb the current was also 0.90 Amps, however, when there were 2 light bulbs, the current was doubled and it was at 1.80 Amps. So the difference is that in a parallel circuit, the current actually increased. I think a parallel circuit would be useful because you won’t have a drop in the amps when you add another light bulb. In addition, if you have a break in one of the bulbs, the other’s will still work.

1 comment:

  1. Sounds good, Moh. Please do note, however, that the requirement is for an update at least 3 times per week. Between this and your post from 18 November, you have 1 post (addresses all of the parts of the reflection from the unit outline).

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