Light the Bulb Inquiry
Completion requirements
In this investigation, students will design three different circuit arrangements with a switch capable of lighting a small light bulb. Then, students will draw circuit diagrams for each method that works. After discussing the energy transformations that take place within a circuit, they will use a simulation to explore the effect of multiple lights connected in series and parallel and compare the power output (light intensity) of each configuration. They will use the results of this investigation to determine the best configuration for wiring holiday lights.