The Power of Circuits · Physical Science

Voltage and Brightness

Investigating how the number and voltage of cells affects components in a series circuit.

Key Questions

  1. 1What causes a bulb to glow more brightly or more dimly?
  2. 2How would adding more bulbs to a circuit affect the energy flow?
  3. 3What is the relationship between cell voltage and buzzer volume?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Electricity
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: The Power of Circuits
Period: Physical Science

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