Build Your Own Circuit Worksheet Part 1: Answer the following questions (20 points) 1. Name and describe the components needed to make a complete circuit. The components needed to make a complete circuit is a complete loop, an electric source (current source/voltage), and a resistor. 2. Compare and contrast a series and parallel circuit. Give at least one way that they are alike and one way that they are different. Both a series current and a parallel circuit absorb energy from the source and convert electrical energy into different forms of energy. Whereas parallel circuits contain two or more current pathways, series circuits only have one 3. Ohm's law is represented by the equation = V/R. Explain how the current would change if the amount of resistance decreased and the voltage stayed the same. The current drawn from a voltage source increases as the resistance decreases. 4. Define resistance and describe what would happen to a light bulb if the voltage increased but the resistance stayed the same. According to Ohm's law, resistance is the constant of proportionality of voltage and current. Therefore, resistance is defined as the circuit feature that resists current linked to a voltage source. If the voltage source is increased, the bulb will consume greater current as long as its internal resistance remains constant. Part 2: Design your own circuit (40 points) Design a circuit and draw a circuit diagram using the proper symbols. Your circuit must contain a battery, a light bulb (if you would like to substitute another item that uses electrical power you may), a switch, an ammeter, and a resistor. After you draw your circuit, complete the questions which ask you to describe the circuit that you have created. You may hand draw the circuit and scan or fax the worksheet to submit for grading. Or you may use a draw/paint program to create your circuit in the space provided. You will be awarded points as follows: Circuit contains all required parts - 5 parts (1 point each) 5 points Circuit is properly constructed and would work 5 points Symbols are correct and properly placed - 5 total (1 point each) 5 points Question 1 explanation 5 points Question 2 explanation 5 points Question 3 explanation 5 point stion 4 explanation 5 points Question 5 explanation 5 points Total point value 40 pointsQuestion 1: Is the circuit you created a parallel, series or a seriesr'parallel circuit? Support your answer with a description of this type of circuit. The circuit that was constructed is a seriesfparallel circuit. While the switch and ammeter are connected in series, the lightbulb and resistor are connected in parallel. Question 2: What is the purpose of the resistor in your circuit? Because the resistor is linked in parallel with the bulb, which will draw greater current, it acts as an additional load in the circuit. Question 3: How does the switch work? The switch is the part of the circuit that, depending on its location, can open or close a loop. Question 4: Describe the path of the electric current through your circuit. After splitting, the current drawn from the source will flow through the resistor and lightbulb. It will sum up once more to return to the voltage source after passing through. Question 5: Explain how your battery works. (You may want to look at the Electric Current lesson) What are some possible materials you could use to make your battery? Once the battery is linked as a complete circuit, electrons will flow from the negative polarity up to the positive polarity due to the anode and cathode of the battery {polarity}. The electrolyte is located between the anode {-} and cathode (+) in a battery. Salt solution serves as the electrolyte, with lithium serving as the anode and cathode