Series and Parallel Circuits Investigation 1.3 Review

What is a conductor?

• allows the flow of electricity through a circuit
• stops the flow of electricity through a circuit

What is an insulator?

• allows the flow of electricity through a circuit
• stops the flow of electricity through a circuit

What is an example of a conductor?

• Copper
• Cardboard
• Plastic fork

What is an example of an insulator?

• Copper
• Cardboard
• Wire

Which type of circuit is this?

• Series
• Parallel

Which type of circuit is this?

• Series
• Parallel

Which type of circuit is this?

• Series
• Parallel

A series circuit has...

• 1 pathway for electricity to flow
• 2 pathways for electricity to flow

A parallel circuit has....

• 1 pathway for electricity to flow
• 2 pathways for electricity to flow

Which type of circuit do you need to have for multiple lightbulbs to be bright?

• Series
• Parallel