Q1W8Sci8 LAS8-electricity

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF CAVITE
CAVITE SCIENCE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
(REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL)
GARITA B, MARAGONDON, CAVITE
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Learner’s Activity Sheet 8

Advantages and Disadvantages of Series and Parallel Connections
Name of Learner: __________________________ Date: __________

Grade and Section: ________________________
Competencies Explain the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel

connections in homes.
Explain the functions of circuit breakers,
fuses, earthing, double insulation, and other safety devices in the
home
Lesson Advantages and Disadvantages of Series and Parallel Connections
Objectives
● Construct a series and a parallel circuit using a virtual
laboratory.
● Connect voltmeter and ammeters to the circuit correctly.
● Measure voltage across the load/s
● Measure current passing through the load/s
● Compare voltage, current, and resistance of a series and a

parallel connection.
References Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt

Science 8 Learner’s Materials
PPT on Electricity
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-
lab/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab_en.html
Activity 8.1 Series Connection

Objectives: Construct a series circuit.
Connect voltmeter and ammeters to the circuit correctly.
Measure voltage across the load/s
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Cavite Science Integrated School (Regional Science High School)
Garita B, Maragondon, Cavite
Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542
Email Address: cav_sci@yahoo.com
DIVISION OF CAVITE
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Measure current passing through the load/s
Compare voltage, current, and resistance of a series and a
Procedure:
1. Go the virtual laboratory using the given link.
Using the components on the left panel of the screen, drag and drop the
components to construct a series circuit. Refer to Figure 1. Your circuit should
consist of:
 2 dry cells
 2 light bulbs
 3 ammeters
 1 switch
 8 connecting wires
Figure 1
2. Close the switch and record the ammeter readings in the similar table below.
Table 1. (Member’s Name)
Criteria Bulb 1 Bulb 2 Total
Current ( ammeter reading)
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Brightness of bulb (bright or dim)
Pathway of flow of electrons
(use clockwise or counterclockwise)
Bulb 1 is the first bulb to be connected in the circuit
3. Describe the brightness of the bulbs and pathway of flow of electrons by
clicking the show current and electrons. Please refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2
4. While the switch is closed, cut one part of the circuit, and observe what will
happen to the bulbs. Refer to Figure 3.
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Figure 3
5. After recording your observation, reconnect the circuit.
Observation: (Member’s name)
6. Connect the voltmeter across the circuit and record the voltmeter reading in a
table like Table 2. Refer to Figure 4.
Voltage ( voltmeter reading)
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Figure 4.1 Total Voltage
Figure 4.2 Voltage across bulb 1
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7. Click on the bulb to see the value of its resistance. Refer to Figure 5.Record
values in a table similar to Table 3.
Figure 5
Resistance (Ω)
Note: Solve for the total resistance using Ohm’s Law equation. Since we are looking
for total resistance, you will use the values for total voltage and total current.
Activity 8.2 Parallel Connection

Objectives: Construct a parallel circuit.
Connect voltmeter and ammeters to the circuit correctly.
Measure voltage across the load/s
Measure current passing through the load/s
Compare voltage, current, and resistance of a series and a
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542
DIVISION OF CAVITE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Procedure:
1. Go the virtual laboratory using the given link.
Using the components on the left panel of the screen, drag and drop the
components to construct a parallel circuit. Refer to Figure 6. Your circuit
should consist of:
 2 dry cells
 2 light bulbs
 3 ammeters
 1 switch
 11 connecting wires
Figure 6
2. Close the switch and record the ammeter readings in a similar table below.
Current ( ammeter reading)
Brightness of bulb (bright or dim)
Pathway of flow of electrons
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(use clockwise or counterclockwise)
Bulb 1 is the first bulb to be connected in the circuit
3. Describe the brightness of the bulbs and pathway of flow of electrons by
clicking the show current and electrons. Please refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7
4. While the switch is closed, cut one bulb, and observe what will happen to the
other bulb. Refer to Figure 8.
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Figure 8
5. After recording your observation, reconnect the circuit.
Observation: (Member’s Name)
6. Connect the voltmeter across the circuit and record the voltmeter reading in a
table like Table 5. Refer to Figure 9.
Voltage ( voltmeter reading)
Figure 9.1 Total Voltage
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7. Click on the bulb to see the value of its resistance. Refer to Figure 10.Record
values in a table similar to Table 6.
Figure 10
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Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542
DIVISION OF CAVITE
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Resistance (Ω)
Note: Solve for the total resistance using Ohm’s Law equation. Since we are looking
for total resistance, you will use the values for total voltage and total current.
Questions:
1. Compare the brightness of the bulbs for a series and a parallel circuit.
(Member’s Name)
2. Compare the currents of bulb 1 and bulb 2 for a series and a parallel circuit.
(Member’s Name)
3. Compare the total current for a series and a parallel circuit. (Member’s
Name)
4. Compare the voltages of bulb 1 and bulb 2 for a series and a parallel circuit.
(Member’s Name)
5. Compare the total voltage for a series and a parallel circuit. (Member’s
Name)
6. Compare the resistances of bulb 1 and bulb 2 for a series and a parallel
circuit. (Member’s Name)
7. Compare the total resistance for a series and a parallel circuit. (Member’s
Name)
Marjorie M. Digma
Cavite Science Integrated School
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Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542

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Learner’s Activity Sheet 8

Name of Learner: ________________ Date:

Competencies Explain the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel

Lesson Advantages and Disadvantages of Series and Parallel Connections

● Measure voltage across the load/s

● Measure current passing through the load/s

● Compare voltage, current, and resistance of a series and a

References Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt

Activity 8.1 Series Connection

Figure 4.1 Total Voltage

Figure 4.2 Voltage across bulb 1

Figure 4.3 Voltage across bulb 2

Activity 8.2 Parallel Connection

Figure 9.1 Total Voltage

Figure 9.2 Voltage across bulb 1

Figure 9.3 Voltage across bulb 2

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