Series and Parallel Resistance (5F20.55)

Description:

Two identical resistance wires on a board are connected to a battery, either individually, in series, or in parallel. The current for the different configurations is measured with a large meter.

Procedure or Operation Notes:

One wire.

Two wires in parallel.

Two wires in series. Note that there are two ways to wire them in series.

References, Comments, or Footnotes:

Also see the following demos:

Resistance Wires (5D10.20).

Ohm's Law (5F10.10).