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Schematics/electrical paths, Series circuit path, Parallel circuit path – PASCO EM-8677 Series_Parallel Circuit User Manual

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Series/Parallel Circuit

Model No. EM-8677

6

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Schematics/Electrical Paths

Series Circuit Path

Parallel Circuit Path

SERIES

PARALLEL

COMMON

BULB 1

BULB 2

SWITCH 1

SWITCH 2

Figure 2: Electrical pathway through a Series Circuit

Switch 2 is
open.

SERIES

PARALLEL

COMMON

BULB 1

BULB 2

SWITCH 1

SWITCH 2

Figure 3: Electrical Pathway through a Parallel Circuit

If Switch 2 is kept open,
current only travels
through Bulb 1.