SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Comparing Current in Series & Parallel Circuits
SERIES CIRCUITS:
PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Current = ________________
Current = ________________ Current = ________________
Mark: _____
10
SNC 1P Name: ______________________
Discussion Questions:
1) Complete the following statements with either SHARED or NOT SHARED. (2 marks)
The current in a series circuit is ______________________________
The current in a parallel circuit is ______________________________
2) Suppose that the total current in a circuit was 9.0 A. (2 marks)
a) If you set up three identical lamps in series, estimate the current going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
b) If you set up three identical lamps in parallel, estimate the curret going through each lamp?
Lamp 1: ________ Lamp 2: ________ Lamp 3: ________
3) Why must an ammeter always be connected in series in a circuit? (1 mark)
4) What is the current in a circuit where the electrons are given a voltage of 120 V and there is a
resistance of 6 Ω? Show all steps of GRASP. (5 marks)
Solution:
G iven
R equired
A nalysis
S olution