Christmas Light Webquest
Parallel and Series Circuits
Testable Question
IV and DV
parallel circuit and amount of light
Hypothesis 1
If the Christmas lights are arranged in a parallel circuit then when 1 bulb burst the other bulbs do light up.
Content
The parallel circuit had all three bulbs lit that were very bright.
Content
The parallel circuit still worked when one bulb was taken out. The bulbs still had the same brightness.
IV and DV
Series Circuit and amount of light
Hypothesis 2
If the Christmas lights are arranged in a series circuit than when 1 bulb bursts the other bulbs don't light up.
Content
The series circuit had all three bulbs lit but the bulbs were not as bright as the parallel circuit.
Content
The series circuit did not work when one of the bulbs were removed. So none of the bulbs were lit.
Data Table
Conclusion
When a bulb was busted in the parallel circuit the light still continued to shine on the other light bulbs.