APPENDIX 2.

3A

EXPERIMENT 1- series and parallel circuit

Aim: To analyse and compare the characteristics of series and parallel circuit.
List of Apparatus: 8 dry cells , 8 connecting wires, 6 light bulbs (6V,6W)
2 voltmeters, 2 ammeters, 4 switches

Procedure:
1. Students divide into two groups to build up two electrical circuit ( a series and parallel
circuit) as in diagram 1a and 1b.
V
1

V3
Diagram 1a Diagram 2a

I I1 I2 I3

Diagram 1b Diagram 2b

2. Switch ON both circuit simultaneously. Compare the brightness of the bulbs in both
circuit.
3. Using both ammeters and volt meters, get the readings for the current and voltage as
in diagram 2
 APPENDIX 2.3B

Group Resolution Form for EXPERIMENT 1

1. Note down the observation

SERIES CIRCUIT PARALLEL CIRCUIT

Fill in the words bright, brighter, brightest Fill in the words bright, brighter, brightest

Bulb1: Bulb1:
Bulb2: Bulb2:
Bulb3: Bulb3:

Note the readings of ammeters

I= ; I= ;

I1 = ; I2 = ; I3 = I1 = ; I2 = ; I3 =

Note the readings of voltmeters

V= ; V= ;

V1 = ; V2 = ; V3 = V1 = ; V2 = ; V3 =

2. In which circuit the bulbs get more current? Explain your answer.

3. What is the relation ship of I, I1, I2, and I3 in

i. the series circuit.

ii. the parallel circuit.

4. What is the relation ship of V, V1, V2 an V3 in :

i. the series circuit.

ii. the parallel circuit