Series Circuit

and
Parallel Circuit

Kanin Jaroensattayatham 5861045

Natthawit Kittipatra 5861076
Nitit kaveevorasart 5861080
Salisa Simaroj 5861136
Kochakorn Thangsombat 5861307

Section 11-01

Conceptual Physics
Mahidol University International Demonstration School
Lecture Instructor: Mr. Gopinath Subramanian
Table of Content

Abstract..........................................................1
Background Information....................2
Objective.........................................................3
Materials........................................................4
Method.............................................................6
Discussion.....................................................9
Calculation...................................................10
Recommendation.......................................11
Conclusion...................................................12
Reference......................................................13
 Abstract
Have performed the experiment about series and
parallel circuit. The objective of this experiment, we
expected to experienced in the alternation of series
and parallel circuit, skilled in placing and using the
basic meter, understand the principle of Ohm's
law. In this experiment, we are building series and
parallel circuit in the model house. By doing this
experiment, it helps to clarify the terms of series and
parallel circuits. Also, it makes us understand more
about Ohm's law.

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 Background
Information
This project will be about an electrical circuit
in a model house. The ground floor of the
model house will be connected in series circuit
,whereas, the first floor will be connected in
parallel. The model will also explain as to why
wiring in the house should be in parallel.

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 Objective
This experiment is to see which method
should use for the house wiring
between series and parallel circuit.

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 Materials
At least 12 copper wires
6 light bulbs
6 bulb holders
2 switches
4 battery holders
4 batteries

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 Method
Plan and mark the place for battery
holders, bulb holders, copper wires and
switch on the house
Fixed each of the materials in place
Put in the bulbs and batteries
After turn off the switch, try to put one
of the bulbs from each floor and turn on
the switches
Record the result

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Method

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Discussion

In series circuit, the electric will

flow through the wire in one
way. When any one bulb is
removed the electric cannot
flow through and the circuit
becomes opened which cause
the other bulbs to go out as
well. While in parallel circuit,
the other bulbs will not go out
when one of them is removed
because the electricity can still
run through each of the wire
which is connected to each
bulb. So the electric will flow
equally in each wire and this is
why other bulbs will not go out
when one is removed.

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 Calculation

You can find total resistance in a Parallel circuit

with the following formula:
1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 +...
Rt = R (t)otal

equivalent resistance of resistors in series : R =

R1 + R2 + R3 + ...

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 Recommendation
You should be careful and aware of the
electric involved even if it is small amount of
electricity used in this case. This is for the
safety reasons and the maintenance of the
materials used.

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 Conclusion
In the house, there are many electrical devices that are running
independent of each others. So, it should not disrupt other if one
device is turned on or off. When connected in parallel circuit,
each of the light bulbs will independently put on or off the
control, and it is not affecting to each other. Also, it is impossible
for the series circuit to control all the bulbs where some turn on
and some turn off at the same time. Therefore, parallel circuit is
more suitable for the house because other light bulbs will still
be available; although one of them is removed or broken.
Parallel circuit is more suitable for a house because other light
bulbs will still be available although one of them is removed or
broken.

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 Reference
Hoffman, P. (2006). Retrieved from
https://www.swtc.edu/Ag_Power/electrical/lecture/parallel_
circuits.htm

Series and Parallel Circuits. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://physics.bu.edu/py106/notes/Circuits.html

Why is a parallel circuit arrangement best for house

wiring?. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/college-physics-2-
question-why-would-parallel-319014

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