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PHY150 Lab Report 3

This document outlines an experiment to study Ohm's law and determine the total resistance of resistors connected in series and parallel. The apparatus includes a DC power supply, resistors, an ammeter, voltmeter, and connecting wires. The experiment involves setting up the resistors in series and parallel circuits, measuring the voltage and current, and using the measurements to calculate total resistance according to the formulas for series and parallel circuits. The results show that total resistance is different for series and parallel and verify Ohm's law. Sources of error and suggestions for improvement are also discussed.

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PHY150 Lab Report 3

This document outlines an experiment to study Ohm's law and determine the total resistance of resistors connected in series and parallel. The apparatus includes a DC power supply, resistors, an ammeter, voltmeter, and connecting wires. The experiment involves setting up the resistors in series and parallel circuits, measuring the voltage and current, and using the measurements to calculate total resistance according to the formulas for series and parallel circuits. The results show that total resistance is different for series and parallel and verify Ohm's law. Sources of error and suggestions for improvement are also discussed.

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OBJECTIVE

To study Ohms law


To determine the total resistance of resistors in series and parallel

APPARATUS

D.c. supply from 3 dry cells/ power-pack


Three carbon resistors of the same resistance
An ammeter
A voltmeter
A rheostat (0-20 )
An on-off switch
Six 50 cm connecting resistors
Two connectors for connecting resistors
A small screw driver

METHOD

1. The circuit was set up as shown in Figure 1. The three resistors was connected in
series.

2. The circuit was used to study the variation of V with I, where V is the reading of the
voltmeter and I is the reading of the ammeter.
3. From the graph, the total resistance of resistors was deduced in series in the circuit.
4. The circuit was connect up as shown in Figure 2.

5. The steps (b) and (c) was repeated.


6. From the graph, the total resistance of resistors in parallel in the circuit was
determined.
DISCUSSIONS

The result that we obtain from the experiment show the total resistance in series is
different than parallel. This is because, the formula to find total resistance in series is to
R R +R +R
add all the resistance value ( T = 1 2 3 ). While, the formula to find total

1 1 1 1
= + +
resistance in parallel is ( R T R 1 R 2 R 3 . Ohm's Law deals with the relationship

between voltage and current in an ideal conductor. This relationship states that: The
potential difference (voltage) across an ideal conductor is proportional to the current
through it. The constant of proportionality is called the "resistance", R.

CONCLUSION

From the experiment, weve studied Ohms Law and determine the total resistance of
resistor in both parallel circuit and series circuit.

SOURCES OF ERROR

The zero error from the multimeter may cause an light error to the reading. Futhermore,
too high volt from the circuit, can also damage and burned resistor. This may interrupt the
reading and result.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Renew the apparatus for better reading and to avoid zero error. Futhermore, use also
enough and suitable volt for the resistor.

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