Construct series-parallel circuits.

Construction should include

• defining the characteristics of a series-parallel circuit
• calculating current, voltage, resistance, and power in a series-parallel circuit, using Ohm's law, Watt's law, and Kirchoff's law
• measuring resistance, voltage, and current in a series-parallel circuit
• identifying series-parallel circuits at home and in industry
• troubleshooting series-parallel circuits.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What characteristic identifies a main-line component in a series-parallel circuit?
• Why is it important to learn to analyze series-parallel circuits?
• Which type of circuit is characterized by a current that stays the same?