How to Make a Circuit

A simple circuit is a path for electricity that goes from the power source to the object and back. Very few parts make this circuit "simple," but simple circuits---from those found inside flashlights and older fans---are found everywhere to help make life easier.

Things You'll Need

• Electric tape
• Light bulb from a flashlight
• AA battery
• 2 lengths of small gauge wire
• Leather work gloves
• Wire strippers

Instructions

1. Strip both ends of both strands of wire. Place the end of one of your wires into the wire strippers and squeeze the handle. The object here is to remove 1/4 of an inch of the rubber armor from the wire. Repeat this process to expose all wire ends.

2. Place one end of a wire to the bottom of the light bulb and secure it with a small piece of electric tape. Place one end of the other wire to the side of the bottom part of the bulb. Secure it with electric tape.

3. Follow the wire from the bottom of the bulb. Secure the other end of it to the negative end of your battery.

4. Touch the remaining wire end to the positive end of the battery and see the bulb light up. This is a working simple circuit.

References

• More info on circuits

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish