K6-01 SERIES AND PARALLEL LIGHTS - TWO BULBS

ID Code: K6-01
Purpose: Demonstrates the effect of series and parallel connections of two identical light bulbs
Description: Two light bulbs can be wired in series or in parallel across 110 VAC circuit. Uses 75 watt and 150 watt bulbs. Turn on switch to activate light bulbs after setting patch wires.
Availability: Available

See the Physics Question of the Week for 3/10/2014 for an example of how this demonstration can be used in class interaction and discussion: lecdem.physics.umd.edu/question-of-the-week-archive.html