Chapter 13: Electric Circuits

The flow of charge through electric circuits is discussed in detail. The variables which cause and hinder the rate of charge flow are explained and the mathematical application of electrical principles to series, parallel and combination circuits is presented.

Lesson 1: Electric Potential Difference

  1. Electric Field and the Movement of Charge
  2. Electric Potential
  3. Electric Potential Difference

Lesson 2: Electric Current

  1. What is an Electric Circuit?
  2. Requirements of a Circuit
  3. Electric Current
  4. Power: Putting Charges to Work
  5. Common Misconceptions Regarding Electric Circuits

Lesson 3: Electrical Resistance

  1. Journey of a Typical Electron
  2. Resistance
  3. Ohm's Law
  4. Electric Power Revisited

Lesson 4: Circuit Connections

  1. Circuit Symbols and Circuit Diagrams
  2. Two Types of Connections
  3. Series Circuits
  4. Parallel Circuits
  5. Combination Circuits