The Series of Lights

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Ammeter 1 : 9A       Bulb 1 : 1V

Ammeter 2 : 9A      Bulb 2 : 1.9V

Battery : 2.9

 

the current measured in ammeter 1 and 2 were the exact same. The voltage in bulb 1 and bulb 2 are different by 0.9. the voltage of bulb 1 and 2 added together are were the same as the battery voltage. I noticed the current was the same throughout the electrical circuit, but the voltages were different. The farther you get away from the battery the lower the voltage tends to be.

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our group connected both wires to the light and connected the battery wires to each wire this created a full circuit and made the light shine. The combination that worked best for us was the two wires, one battery, and light bulb.

 

 

Van De Graff

There were many thing I learned working with the Van De Graff. It was interesting how different types of materials reacted to the static shock. Another thing that interested me was the way static electricity has the power to bend water and pick up various materials like confetti.