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Laboratory Title: study of superposition theorem

Experiment Number: _06 _ Due Date: _31 December 2024___ Semester:_2_________

Subject Code: EEE____ Subject Name: _ELECTRICAL CIRCULT 1-LAB_______ Section: __B___
Course Instructor: MD ASSIQUZZAMAN Degree Program: ____EEE________

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 • Abstract:
The superposition theorem states that in a linear bilateral multi-source DC circuit, the current
through or voltage across any particular element may be determined by considering the
contribution of each source independently, with the remaining sources replaced with their internal
resistance. The contributions are then summed, paying attention to polarities, to find the total value.
Superposition cannot in general be applied to non-linear circuits or to non-linear functions such as
power.

• Introduction:
The objectives of this exercise were to-
Investigating the application of the superposition theorem to multiple DC source circuits in terms
of both voltage and current measurements. Examining the power measurement.

➢ Theory :
Superposition Theorem Superposition theorem states that in a linear bilateral network containing
more than one source, the Current on voltage at any point in the network may be calculated as
algebraic sum of the individual Contributions of each course acting along. Superposition theorem
is applicable only for linear system. the Concept of superposition can be explained mathematically
by the following excitation (i) and response (v) Principle.
𝑖1= 𝑣1
𝑖2= 𝑣2

This two expressions state that a device, if excited by a current 𝑖1 , will Produce a response
.𝑣1 Similarly, an excitation current 𝑖2 , will Cause a Response 𝑣2 .
so according to the Concept of Superposition Theorem
𝑖1 +𝑖2 = 𝑣1 + 𝑣2

Here, with an excitation Current of (𝑖1 +𝑖2 ), the device will Produce a response (𝑣1 + 𝑣2 )..
The Principle of superposition has the ability to reduce a Complicated Problem to several easier
Problems each Containing only a single independent Source.

when determining the contribution due to a Panties in independent Source, we disable / deactivate
all the remaining independent sources as per following ways:
*All the remaining Voltage sources are being replaced by individual Short Circuit
* All the remaining Current sources are being replaced by open circuits,
if a dependent Source is Present, it must remain active during the Process of Superposition.

• Action Plan:

1. Only one source was allowed to be active in the circuit comprising of many independent sources
and the rest were deactivated
2. A voltage source was deactivated by replacing it with a short circuit and a current source was
deactivated by replacing it with an open circuit
3. The response was obtained by applying each source one at a time and then was added
algebraically.

• Limitations:
Superposition is a fundamental property of linear equations and, therefore, can be applied to any
effect that is linearly related to the cause. That is, we want to point out that, superposition principle
applies only to the current and voltage in a linear circuit but it cannot be used to determine power
because power is a non linear function.

➢ Apparatus:

Serial Number Equipment Quantity Picture

Name

Trainer Board

1 1

Connecting Wires 1
2
 AVO meter or Multi 1
meter
3

DC source 1

Resistors 5
5

Precautions:

1. All the apparatus were checked.

2. To consider the effect of one voltage source the other was replaced with a wire.
3. Before connecting DC source in the trainer board that was checked.
4. The DC source was not switched on while implementing the circuit in the trainer board.
5. Voltmeter was connected in the parallel through the resistor. Ammeter was connected in the
series through the resistor.
6. While measuring the current, the digital multimeter was placed in series with the branch of the
circuit where the current was to be measured, the multimeter was taken in the ammeter mode.
7. Work was done without placing a shorting wire across the source E2.

It did not overload the power supply.

 ➢ Circuit Diagram:

➢ Experimental procedure

1.We connect the circuit as shown in figure 1. Measured the voltage across node A of th circuit.
Set the voltage source E, leaving the other to zero and calculate the voltage across R2. We replaced
yjnbikR2. Completed Table 1 with necessary calculations.
2. We connected the circuit as shown in Figure 2. we measured the current through resistor R₂ in
the circuit. we set the voltage source E, leaving the other to zero and calculated the voltage across
R4. Replace the voltage source E in the original position and set E₂ to zero and calculate the voltage
across R4. Filled Table 2 with necessary calculations.
3. we measured the power drawn by the resistance R₂ of the circuit. We set the voltage source E
and left the other to zero and calculated the power drawn by resistor R2. Replaced the voltage
source E in the original position and set E₂ to zero and calculated the power drawn by resistor R2.
Filled Table 3 with necessary calculations.

➢ Data table:
Table-1(for figure-1)

Value of resistor : R1=8.2KΩ, R2=4.7KΩ, R3=1.6KΩ

Value of voltage source: E1=10v , E2=15v
Source V(considering E1 and V(Considering E1) V(ConsideringE2)
E2)
Measured values 4.39 1.19 3.25
Calculated values 4.56 1.26 3.30
Simulated values 4.596 1.271 3.325

Table-2 (for figure -2)

value of resistor : R1= 8.2KΩ,R2 = 4.7KΩ,R3 = 1.6 KΩ R4= 1.78 KΩ ,R5= 1.3 KΩ
value of voltage Source: E1 = 10v ,E2 = 15v

source IR2(Considering both IR2(Considering E1) IR2(Considering E2)

E1 and E2)
Measured values 3.58 1.01 2.55
Calculated values 3.68 1.08 2.60
Simulated values 3.75 1.085 2.67

Table -3 (for figure -2)

source PR2(Considering PR2(Considering PR2(Considering PR2(Considering

E1 and E2) E1) E2) E1)+PR2(Considering
E2)
Measured 6.89 0.12 6.85 6.97
values
Calculated 6.54 0.0464 6.53 6.57
values
Simulated 7.37 0.737 6.541 7.27
values

➢ Simulation:

figure 01 figure 1
figure 2 figure 2
➢ Calculation:
►Discussion:

1. The trainer board and the multimeter was checked before the start of the
experiment.
2. The resistor was placed properly according to the figure.
3. The value of the voltage was increased gradually as applying a large voltage can
damage the resistors.
4. Finally all the data was placed in the data table. For the given equation, a result
was obtained.

►Conclusions:
In this experiment the data/findings were interpreted and determine to the extent
to which the experiment was successful in complying. The goal was initially set.
The ways of the study was improved, investigated and described by measuring,
converting and calculating the circuit of super position theorem.

➢ Reference:
[1] Robert L. Boylestad,” Introductory Circuit Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 12th Edition, New York,
2010 .
[2] ELECTIC CIRCUIT 1 DC LAB Manual ,Department of EEE, FE AIUB
[3] Charles K. Alexander | Matthew n. o. Sadiku Fundamentals of Electric Circuits.