Lighting an LED
The Lighting an LED simulation helps students learn how an LED works in an electric circuit. Students can connect an LED to a battery, observe the flow of electric current or electrons, identify the anode and cathode terminals, and explore how voltage affects LED brightness. The simulation provides a visual representation of current flow, helping learners understand circuit polarity and basic electronics concepts through interactive experimentation.
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Topics
- LED
- Battery
- Voltage
- Current Flow
- Electron Flow
- Circuit Polarity
Learning Goals
- Identify the anode (+) and cathode (-) of an LED.
- Understand how an LED lights in a complete circuit.
- Compare current flow and electron flow.
- Observe how voltage affects LED brightness.
- Learn the importance of correct LED polarity.
Inclusive Features
- Simple and easy-to-use controls
- Visual current flow animations
- Adjustable voltage slider
- Show/Hide labels option
- Interactive learning through experimentation
System Requirements
HTML5 simulations can run on iPads, Chromebooks, PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
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Inclusive features are added to HTML5 sims only, and some features have platform limitations. See Accessible Sims for more details on system requirements and tested platforms.