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Current Electricity   

Students will construct series and parallel circuits with both bulbs and resistors. The lab begins with bulbs, but since taking measurements with bulbs can often be imprecise, the measurement portion of the lab uses resistors and a DC power supply.

Click here for applicable science standards      Indicates the level of technology required for the lab activity.  Good for grade levels 5 through 8       

Required Equipment
Alligator Leads, Mini Bulb Bases, Mini Bulbs, D Batteries, Battery Holder, DC Power Supply, Assorted Resistors.

 

Acknowledgements: Thank you to Dwight "Buzz" Putnam for his assistance in developing this lab. Buzz is a 25 year veteran physics teacher at Whitesboro High School, New York Science Teacher of the Year and Host of the Regents Physics Answers television show on PBS. You can also find him refereeing high school basketball games as well as presenting at the NSTA National Conferences.

Physics Teacher "Buzz" Putnam

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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   P4-3000
                                         
  Alligator Leads (Pack of 10)                                  Add To Cart
  $5.95  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   P6-1401
                                         
  Miniature Bulb Base                                  Add To Cart
  $1.35  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   P6-1407
                                         
  Miniature Bulbs (Pack of 10)                                  Add To Cart
  $6.00  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   04-2106
                                         
  D Battery (2 pack)                                  Add To Cart
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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   P6-1400
                                         
  D-Cell Battery Holder                                  Add To Cart
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Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

   P4-3300
                                         
  Variable DC Power Supply                                  Add To Cart
  $213.00  Product Details

         
 

Recommended quantity per lab group: 1

The "Resistors" required for this lab is readily available at your Radio Shack or electronics supply store. These should be assorted resistances from 5 to 25 ohms. Each lab group would need at least two resistors.