5.1 Explain how to measure and calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power consumption in a series circuit and in a parallel circuit. Identify the instruments used to measure voltage, current, power consumption, and resistance.
5.2 Identify and explain the components of a circuit including sources, conductors, circuit breakers, fuses, controllers, and loads. Examples of some controllers are switches, relays, diodes, and variable resistors.
5.3 Explain the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a simple circuit using Ohm’s law.
5.4 Compare and contrast alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and give examples of each.
Materials List
Film canister
Light emitting diode (LED)
5” Clear plastic tube
Strong Magnet (Neodymium Iron Boron)
32 gage magnet wire (50m)