This program begins by exploring electric current and the role it plays in electrical circuits. The various parts of an electrical circuit are described. Parallel circuits and series circuits are compared. The program concludes by demonstrating some fundamental concepts of electrical safety. Other important terminology includes: resistance, switch, fuse, circuit breaker, short circuit, ground prong, and electric potential difference.
This program begins by exploring electric current and the role it plays in electrical circuits. The various parts of an electrical circuit are described. Parallel circuits and series circuits are compared. The program concludes by demonstrating some fundamental concepts of electrical safety. Other important terminology includes: resistance, switch, fuse, circuit breaker, short circuit, ground prong, and electric potential difference.
General Note
Originally released by Visual Learning, 2008.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015.
Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.
Content Note
Moving Charges and Electric Currents (3:29); --Electric Circuits (1:25); -- Series Circuits (1:08); -- Parallel Circuits (1:07); -- Household Circuits (2:40); -- Summing Up (1:18); -- Video Assessment (1:37); -- Credits: Electrical Circuits (0:51);.