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==Parallel Circuits vs. Series Circuits== | |||
In a circuit containing a power source and different electrical elements such as resistors, capacitors, or bulb, the elements of the circuit can be connected either in parallel or in series, relative to the power source. Parallel and series describe the type of connection. | |||
For example, we have three bulbs and a battery to connect together in a circuit. | |||
One way to connect the bulbs is connect them in line with the battery, in such a way that a charge traveling from the high potential end of the battery to its low potential end would have to travel through all three bulbs to get to the other side of the battery. These bulbs are connected in series. | |||
===A Mathematical Model=== | |||
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings. | |||
===A Computational Model=== | |||
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript] | |||
==Examples== | |||
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible | |||
===Simple=== | |||
===Middling=== | |||
===Difficult=== | |||
==Connectedness== | |||
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in? | |||
#How is it connected to your major? | |||
#Is there an interesting industrial application? | |||
==History== | |||
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== See also == | |||
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context? | |||
===Further reading=== | |||
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic | |||
===External links=== | |||
Internet resources on this topic | |||
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Revision as of 11:25, 12 April 2016
Claimed by Amber Akbar (Spring 2016) Short Description of Topic
Parallel Circuits vs. Series Circuits
In a circuit containing a power source and different electrical elements such as resistors, capacitors, or bulb, the elements of the circuit can be connected either in parallel or in series, relative to the power source. Parallel and series describe the type of connection.
For example, we have three bulbs and a battery to connect together in a circuit.
One way to connect the bulbs is connect them in line with the battery, in such a way that a charge traveling from the high potential end of the battery to its low potential end would have to travel through all three bulbs to get to the other side of the battery. These bulbs are connected in series.
A Mathematical Model
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example [math]\displaystyle{ {\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net} }[/math] where p is the momentum of the system and F is the net force from the surroundings.
A Computational Model
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here Teach hands-on with GlowScript
Examples
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible
Simple
Middling
Difficult
Connectedness
- How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?
- How is it connected to your major?
- Is there an interesting industrial application?
History
Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
See also
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?
Further reading
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic
External links
Internet resources on this topic
References
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page