Directions: For this assignment you will be answering questions about series and parallel circuits.  Read the short articles below and answer the questions that follow.  Remember to use some of the observations that you have made during class in order to answer some of the questions.  You may hand in your question answers electronically.  Good luck!

Article 1: Series and parallel circuits

Questions:

1. Define series circuit.
2. Explain what happens to the current in a series circuit.
3. Explain what happens to the brightness of the bulbs in a series circuit.
4. Explain what happens if a lamp breaks in a series circuit.
5. Define parallel circuit.
6. Explain what happens to the current in a parallel circuit.
7. Explain what happens to the brightness of the bulbs in a parallel circuit.
8. Explain what happens if a lamp breaks in a parallel circuit.
9. Explain what causes these differences between series and parallel circuits.

Article 2: Measuring amps and volts

Questions:

1. Define current and explain how it is measured.
2. Define voltage and explain how it is measured.
3. Explain how current and voltage need to be measured and how those methods differ.