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Abstract
Introduction
Objective
Components and equipment required
Procedure
-Measuring the total resistance in a parallel circuit
-Measuring the total resistance in series-parallel circuit
-Measuring voltage and current in parallel circuit
Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
Abstract
In this lab, we have done is to the study the resistance, current, voltage, parallel and resistive
circuit. Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and flow of
electric charge. Electricity gives a wide variety of well-known effects, such as lightning, static
electricity, electromagnetic induction and electric current. An electric circuit is a path in which
electrons from a voltage or current source flow. The point where those electrons enter an
electrical circuit is called the "source" of electrons. The point where the electrons leave an
electrical circuit is called the "return" or "earth ground" .The first principle to understand about
parallel circuits is that the voltage is equal across all components in the circuit. This is because
there are only two sets of electrically common points in a parallel circuit, and voltage measured
between sets of common points must always be the same at any given time. Just as in the case of
series circuits, the same caveat for Ohms Law applies: values for voltage, current, and resistance
must be in the same context in order for the calculations to work correctly.
Motivation
Introduction
First of all ,I would like to thank my lecturer for giving us an opportunity to make experiment.
In this eksperimen, we are measure of resistance, current and voltage in parallel resisitive
circuit.In a series circuit, the current through each of the components is the same, and the voltage
across the circuit is the sum of the voltages across each component. In a parallel circuit, the
voltage across each of the components is the same, and the total current is the sum of the currents
through each component.
A parallel circuit has two or more paths for current to flow through. Voltage is the same
across each component of the parallel circuit. The sum of the currents through each path is equal
to the total current that flows from the source.
Objective
2. Breadboard
3. DC supply
4. Multimeter
5. Jumper wires
Procedure
Measuring the total resistance in a parallel circuit
3. The value of the total resistance, using a digital multimeter was measured
4. The values in the Table 2.1 was recorded.
2. The value of the total resistance, using a digital multimeter was measured.
Analysis
Theoretical value of resistance
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
5600 3900 2000 4600 1000
Discussion
Series Circuit
In a series connection, components are connected end to end, so that current flows first through
one, then through the other. In the series connection, the current goes through one lamp and then
the other. The lamps are strung together end to end.
Parallel Circuit
In the parallel connection, each lamp has its own direct connection to the battery. This
arrangement avoids the if-one-fails-they-all-fail nature of series connections. In a parallel
connection, the components do not depend on each other for their connection to the battery.
Thus, if one lamp burns out, the other will continue to burn.