#00 Simple Circuits

Semester 2 – #00 Simple Circuits

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Obtain 2 D Batteries


We provide a battery tester and spare bulbs by the D Batteries at the top of the bin cart.


Bin Contents: 2 D Battery Holders, 8 Alligator Clips, 2 Bulbs, 1 Resistor, and a pack of Wires.

NOTE: Be careful with the wires! Never pull by from the cord! Always pull from the plug!

Also – re-tie the wires as indicated!


The Alligator Clips as they should be connected to the metal components.


The Alligator Clips attached to the terminals for the Battery Holders.


The Battery Holders, connected together in Parallel.


A closeup view for how to connect the Battery Holders in Parallel.

NOTE: the terminals don’t always cooperate; they should slide one under/over the other.


The Battery Holders, connected together in Series.


A closeup view for how to connect the Battery Holders in Series.

NOTE: the ends can only lock together by sliding one into the other as indicated!