Observe energy transfer and conversion and investigate the systems that keep homes comfortable and safe with this versatile apparatus. Guided activities help students: explore the relationship between parallel circuits and current; understand how thermostats and circuit breakers operate; and compare the energy efficiency of LEDs to incandescent bulbs. Includes activity guide.
- Students can see and investigate the relationship between parallel circuits and currents
- Learn how home thermostats and circuit breakers operate
Contents:
- Advanced thermostat apparatus
- 5 incandescent bulbs
- 5 LED bulbs
- Multimeter
- Candle
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