Series circuit diagram ks3. An electrical circuit consists of wires components like switches and bulbs and a cell or other source of power. Bbc bitesize ks3 physics current and voltage in a circuit duration. A series circuit is similar. This ks3 science quiz challenges you on electrical circuits.
There are two basic ways in which to connect more than two circuit components. There is a power component like a battery or some other electric source that gives force to electrons to move. Bbc bitesize ks3 physics series and parallel. A circuit needs to be complete for electricity to flow through it.
Fairy lights are used as an example. Suitable for key stage 3 level students ages 11 14. Series and parallel circuits. This lesson begins with an introduction to both series and parallel circuits students can make a note of the definition for each and also draw the example circuit diagram into their books.
Bbc bitesize ks3 revision electricity. In a television series you get several episodes one after the other. An explanation is given of how any break in a series circuit results in no flow of electricity. Online revision quiz for the topic electrical circuits.
Identify a series and parallel circuit state the rules for series circuits apply the rules to a circuit and calculate resistance explain why and apply to more complex circuits. An electric circuit is a pathway made up of wires electrons can flow through these. Covers part of aqa p232 electrical circuits. This lesson is designed for the ks3 year 8 science course specifically the p2 11 unit on electricity magnetism.
Series circuits are described as simple. If there is a break in the circuit the electricity cannot pass.