Series and parallel circuits

This film explains the relationship between resistance, current, and voltage in both series circuits and parallel circuits. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of circuit is vividly demonstrated; typical problems are presented; and a simple series-parallel combination is illustrated and explained.

Credits

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:10:40:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1944

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009656

Language

English

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electric circuits

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1944

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