How is the energy flow different between a series and parallel circuit?

1. Key Vocabulary

1.1. Electrical energy

1.2. wires

1.3. electrical source

1.4. electrical device

1.5. switch - regulates the flow of electricity

1.5.1. open switch

1.5.2. closed switch

1.6. circuit- the path that electricity follows.

1.6.1. series

1.6.2. parallel

2. How are the paths different in a series and parallel circuit?

2.1. Create a series circuit.

2.2. Create a parallel circuit.

2.3. What is the difference between the two types of circuits?

3. Identify the energy flow in a series circuit.

3.1. What happens the to charge as it moves through the circuit?

3.1.1. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/travoltag

4. Identify the energy flow in a parallel circuit.

4.1. What happens to the charge as it moves through the circuit?