Analysis of Series and Parallel Circuit Based on Virtual Simulation Using the PhET Simulation Application

Abstract

PhET or the Physics Education Technology, often called the Virtual Laboratory, is an application or website to make it easier to explore physics or mathematics concepts without having to experiment in a laboratory. The aim of this research is to evaluate the impact of using series-parallel circuits and present the PhET series-parallel circuit simulation as a powerful educational tool that utilizes visualization and interactive exploration to facilitate meaningful learning experiences in electrical and electronics education. The research method used is direct observation and experimentation using the PhET application. The results of this research are that in a series circuit , it shows that when the value of the electric voltage source (V-total) is increased or increased, the value of the electric current (I) will also increase with the determination of the resistance value of both resistor 1 and resistor 2, namely the value is the same or still. Parallel circuits show that when the value of the electric voltage source (V-total) is increased or increased, the value of the electric current (I) will also increase with the determination of the resistance value of both resistor 1 and resistor 2, namely the same or constant value, causing the light to increase. bright.