Electric Circuits Lab

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Series Resonance

Student Name(s): Lianna Gray

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Date: 1/1/2018
Contents
Abstract.......................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction................................................................................................................................................3
Procedures..................................................................................................................................................4
Data Presentation & Analysis......................................................................................................................6
Calculations.............................................................................................................................................8
Required Screenshots..............................................................................................................................8
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................9
References..........................................................................................................................................10

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Abstract

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What is an Abstract?
This should include a brief description of all parts of the lab. The abstract should be complete
in itself. It should summarize the entire lab; what you did, why you did it, the results, and your
conclusion. Think of it as a summary to include all work done. It needs to be succinct yet
detailed enough for a person to know what this report deals with in its entirety.

Objectives of Week 4 Lab 1:

 Observe the effect of frequency on inductive and capacitive reactance.
 Calculate and verify the resonant frequency.
 Identify the phase relation between current and voltage in a series RLC circuit.
 Use a Bode plotter to measure the resonant frequency.

Introduction

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What is an Introduction?
In your own words, explain the reason for performing the experiment and give a concise
summary of the theory involved, including any mathematical detail relevant to later
discussion in the report. State the objectives of the lab as well as the overall background of
the relevant topic.

Address the following items in your Introduction:

 What is series resonance? (Give formula)
 How do capacitance and inductance affect resonance?

Procedures

Part I:

1. Connect the following circuit on the breadboard.

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 Figure 1: Series RLC Circuit

2. Set the voltage source amplitude to 2.5 VP; frequency to 300 Hz, sine wave
3. Calculate the resonant frequency of the circuit using the flowing equation:

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Resonant frequency (fr) = =¿ __1122.46______ Hz.
2 π √ LC

4. Calculate and record the inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, impedance, and
phase angles for each frequency shown in Table 1.
5. Connect the Channel A of the oscilloscope across the resistor. The oscilloscope should
be set to AC mode. Measure and record the peak voltage drop (VR) in Table 1 at
various frequencies listed.
6. Draw the frequency response curve from the above results.
7. Now connect Channel A of your oscilloscope across the capacitor and Channel B
across the inductor.
8. Measure and record the peak voltage drop across the capacitor (V C ) and the inductor
(VL) in Table 2 at various frequencies listed.
9. From the above results the phase angle between V C and VL at the resonance frequency
is ____________ degrees.
10. Draw the impedance phasor on Plot 2.

Part II: Bode Plotter

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 11. Remove the oscilloscope from the circuit and connect the Bode plotter as shown in
Figure 2.

Figure 2: Series RLC Circuit with Bode Plotter

12. Record the calculated resonant frequency from step 8 in Table 3.

13. Use the Bode Plotter to measure the resonant frequency with C = 0.22 µF and record
the value in Table 3.

(Note: To measure the resonant frequency of a series RLC circuit using the Bode
plotter, connect the input across the voltage source and the output across the resistor.
Run the simulation and use the cursor to find the maximum gain. The frequency where
the maximum gain occurs will be the resonant frequency.)

14. Replace the 0.22 µF capacitor with a 470 pF capacitor.

15. Calculate the resonant frequency with the new capacitor value in Table 3.
16. Use the Bode Plotter to measure the resonant frequency with C = 470 pF and record
the value in Table 3.
17. Replace the 470 pF capacitor with a 0.01 µF capacitor.
18. Calculate and record the resonant frequency with the new capacitor value in Table 3.
19. Use the Bode Plotter to measure the resonant frequency with C = 0.01 µF and record
the value in Table 3.

Data Presentation & Analysis

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 Frequency Calculated Measured

(in Hz) XL XC Z Ө VR

2639.0432
300 188.52 2646.708203 -1.18334723 0.0001415
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1583.4259
500 314.2 1615.838651 -0.90348835 0.0003844
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1131.0185
700 439.88 1215.595529 -0.6045389 0.0006796
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791.71298
1k 628.4 1013.247813 -0.16188387 0.000974
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Resonant freq. (fr) 705.33736

705.354 1000 1.64962E-05 0.001
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395.85649
2k 1256.8 1319.554366 0.710813126 0.000574
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263.90432
3k 1885.2 1904.888358 1.018122162 0.000279
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158.34259
5k 3142 3146.777956 1.247403462 0.0001008
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Table 1: Calculated and measured values

(Use Word or Excel to Create Plot)

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 Plot 1: Frequency Response

Frequency (in Hz) VC (Ch A) VL (Ch B)

300

500

700

1k

Resonant freq. (fr) (from step 8)

2k

3k

5k

Table 2: Measured voltage values

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 Resonant Frequency

Capacitor Value Calculated Frequency Measured Frequency

C = 0.22 µF

C = 470 pF

C = 0.01 µF

Table 3: Calculated and Measured Resonant Frequency

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Plot 2: Impedance Phasor

Calculations
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Show all of your calculations in this section.

Part 1 Step 3: fr =
Part I Step 4 (f= 300 Hz only):

XL =

XC =

Z=

θ=

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Part 2 Step 15:

Part 2 Step 18:

Required Screenshots
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Place screenshots of measurements in this section.

Figure 3: Screenshot of Waveforms Part 2 Step 13

Figure 4: Screenshot of Waveforms Part 2 Step 16

Figure 5: Screenshot of Waveforms Part 2 Step 19

Conclusion
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What is a Conclusion?
This section should reflect your understanding of the experiment conducted. Important
points to include are a brief discussion of your results, and an interpretation of the actual
experimental results as they apply to the objectives of the experiment set out in the
introduction should be given. Also, discuss any problems encountered and how they were
resolved.

Address the following in your conclusions:

 What happens to inductive and capacitive reactance as frequency varies above and
below the resonant frequency?
 What is the relationship between capacitive and inductive reactance at resonance?
 Is the output voltage across the resistor maximum or minimum at the resonant
frequency? Why?
 What is the relationship between current and voltage in a series RLC circuit?
 How does resonant frequency change with capacitance?

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References
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What is a Reference Section?

This section should list all sources used in the completion of the lab report using APA
format. At a minimum, you should include your book and your instructor’s notes and
videos. Be sure to list all sources to avoid plagiarism.

Note: The below reference section contains the reference for your book. Add to it as necessary. The
second entry is the way to cite your instructor’s Zoom video.

Floyd, T. L., & Buchla, D. M. (2019). Principles of Electric Circuits (10th Edition). Pearson
Education (US). https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9780134880068

Last Name, First initial. Second initial (Date of Video). Title and Subtitle of Video. Video URL

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