Describes how electrical circuits work, and discusses series circuits, parallel circuits, and circuits in everyday life. Features color illustrations, activities, fact boxes, a glossary, and further information.
Content Note
What are electrical circuits? -- How do you make a circuit? -- What are the parts of a circuit? -- What are open, closed, and short circuits? -- What is a series circuit? -- How do we use series circuits? -- What is a parallel circuit? -- How do we use parallel circuits? -- How is the electrical grid one large circuit? -- How do circuits in your home work? -- How can a circuit create magnetism? -- How do circuits work in everyday objects? -- How do silicon chip circuits work?.