Series Circuits
Students will analyze the characteristics of series circuits, including current, voltage, and resistance distribution.
Key Questions
- Explain why all components in a series circuit share the same current.
- Compare the total resistance of a series circuit to the resistance of individual components.
- Predict what happens to the other bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb burns out.
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