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10.1a Circuit symbols
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Complete the table.
Component Symbol Component Symbol
light bulb
battery
variable resistor
open switch
ammeter buzzer
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Worksheet Calculating the resistance
10.1b of wires
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Complete the circuit diagram below to show how the components are connect:
1. show how to measure the voltage of the 2. show how to measure the current of the
lamp circuit
3. show how to make a parallel circuit with 4. show how to measure the voltage of the
an additional of one lamp cell
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5. show how add a resistor into this circuit 6. show how to make a circuit with a
combination of series and parallel with
the total of five bulbs.
7. show how add a buzzer into this circuit 8.
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10.1b(3) Loads in circuits
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circuit 1 circuit 2 circuit 3
1. Look at circuit 1 and 2. Compare and describe the brightness of the lamp or lamps.
2. Look at circuit 1 and 3. Compare and describe the brightness of the lamp or lamps.
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3. Explain what happen to circuit 2 and 3 if one of the lamp is broken.
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4. Describe the brightness of the lamp if an additional of one cell is added to circuit 1.
5. Describe the brightness of the lamp if a fixed resistor is connected next to the lamp in
circuit 1.
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