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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Resistors in Series and Parallel

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The differences between series and parallel circuits are highlighted. Provides an in-depth look at how to solve problems about circuits and resistors. Includes a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Resistors in Series and Parallel Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review how to find the equivalent resistance for resistors in parallel and series configurations. Recall the current and voltage properties of series and parallel configurations of resistors.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Calculating Equivalent Resistance for Series and Parallel Resistor

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice finding the equivalent resistance for parallel and series resistor configurations in this four-problem quiz.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Parallel in a Series Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the amount of power dissipated in a resistor in a complex circuit.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Series in a Parallel Circuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the amount of power dissipated in a resistor in a complex circuit.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Internal Resistance Parallel Circuit Battery

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the internal resistance of a battery based on the electrochemical potential and the current that comes out of the battery when it is hooked to a series of resistors connected in parallel.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Comparing Current Intensities of Series, Parallel, and Complex Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will investigate the differences of current in series, parallel, and complex circuits through the construction of a small house containing the different types of circuits.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Electric Circuits: Circuit Builder

For Students 9th - 10th
Students manipulate this virtual electronic circuit board where they can add resistors, light bulbs, wires, and ammeters to build a circuit, explore Ohm's law, and compare and contrast series, parallel, and combination circuits. Three...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Introduction to Circuits and Ohm's Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will explore the basics of dc circuits analyzing the light from light bulbs when connected in series and parallel circuits. Ohm's Law and the equation for power dissipated by a circuit will be the primary equations used. Using...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Introduction to Electric Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity will show how to properly connect wires to make a closed electric circuit. Included in this will be how to connect batteries in series and/or in parallel, and how to properly measure potential drops across a resistor and...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ohm's Law and Current Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University Ohm's law is stated in words and using equations. A JavaScript form allows for multiple practice problems with instant feedback and reinforcement. Kirchoff's current law is stated and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Advanced Circuit Analysis

For Students 11th - 12th
Practice analyzing circuits using Kirchhoff's laws and Ohm's law with series and parallel resistors.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ac Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive site organized well with many topics dealing with AC circuits.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Electricity Circuit Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
This basic electricity circuit diagram shows a resistor and ammeter in series, a voltmeter in parallel and a switch with a cell for charging purposes.