Circuit Lab

Division: Div C – High School

NC Essential Standards Alignment: Physics

Event Rules: See the National Rule Manual

National Event Page: Here

Required Materials: Teams must bring a writing instrument

Description:

Participants must complete tasks and answer questions about electricity and magnetism.

Materials:

Teams are allowed a collection of notes and resources, written/printed on paper, of any size containing information in any form and from any source. Binders, notebooks, folders, sheet protectors, lamination, tabs, and labels are permitted. Participants may remove information or pages for their use during the event. Each team may also bring writing utensils, and two stand-alone calculators of any type for use during any part of the event. Event supervisors must provide any material & measurement devices required for the hands-on tasks. Participants may bring their own basic multimeters for use in place of provided ones at the discretion of the event supervisor.

Scoring:

Highest score wins. Points are awarded for correct answers, measurements, calculations, and data analysis. Ties will be broken using pre-selected task(s)/question(s) that may be noted on the written test.

Recommendations:

How to use a multimeter. Be sure to check Basic Instructions, Voltage measurement, Measure Current, and Resistance Measurement.

This resource may also be useful.

Event Resources:

Great Youtube Channel with Circuit Lab tips!

2019 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2020 Rules)

Circuit Lab 2018 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2019 Rules)