Physics 215 experiment 11 series and parallel circuits. If the following resistors were replaced with the values indicated. In this experiment, you will examine how combinations of batteries and resistors affect both the energy and the flow rate of charge in electrical circuits. Seriesparallel configuration circuit in this circuit, we have two loops for the current to flow through.
All circuits will be constructed on the vernier circuit board. Nov, 2011 these simple circuits look boring on the surface try changing some values like a voltage at 120 or 277 then resistances of 240 ohms and then add wire resistance. Series and parallel resistor circuits materials 12 teams, 2 studentsteam. Nov 16, 2017 how to use a multimeter for beginners how to measure voltage, resistance, continuity and amps duration. Emt 1150 lab professor aparicio carranza electrical circuits. Series and parallel circuits objectives to study current flow and voltages in series and parallel circuits.
Technologyengineering progression grades 910 the use of electrical circuits and electricity is critical to most technological systems in society. Usually, we find circuits where more than two components are connected together. Series circuits are sometimes referred to as currentcoupled or daisy chaincoupled. Circuits laboratory experiment 3 ac circuit analysis. Tablet pc computer laptop vernier computer interface logger pro vernier circuit board vernier current probe power supply vernier differential voltage probe wires preliminary setup and questions. Experiment series and parallel circuits custom phd thesis. To complete the lab you will be given the following equipment. How to use a multimeter for beginners how to measure voltage, resistance, continuity and amps duration.
Therefore, all of the components in a series connection carry the same current. Notice the voltage probe is used to measure the voltage applied to both resistors. Use ohms law to calculate equivalent resistance of series and parallel circuits. As in the previous circuit, the differential voltage probe is used to measure the voltage applied to both resistors. Track the energyunit charge and the current as charge flows through batteries and resistors in series and parallel circuits. Any device that obeys ohms law showing linear relationship of v and i is called ohmic device, otherwise nonohmic device. Please note that the light bulb also has two circles. Series and parallel circuits the most common ways of connecting electric components are in series and in parallel, they have different properties and purposes. In this experiment, we could learn the difference between resistors in series and parallel. Evaluate simple series and parallel circuits to predict changes to voltage, current, or resistance when simple changes are made to a circuit. You will be building circuits similar to the ones you will be working with in homework and exam problems. Series and parallel circuits components in an electrical circuit are in series when they are connected one after the other, so that the same current flows through both of them. What this value for resistance equal to, greater than, or less than the resistance calculated based on the emf of the power supply.
And we can see the relationship of the resistances, current and voltage in circuit which related to ohms law. Circuits consisting of just one battery and one load resistance are very simple to analyze, but they are not often found in practical applications. Release the switch just before the graph is completed. Connect the series circuit shown in figure 2 using the 10. Get free experiments, innovative lab ideas, product announcements, software updates. Components in an electrical circuit are in series when they are connected one after the other, so that the same current flows through both of them. Many components are provided for experimentation, and additional components can be added to expand the capability of this useful board. The current probe measures dc and lowfrequency ac currents up to 600 ma. Based on the rule for calculating total resistance for resistors arranged both in parallel and in series, what was the total resistance in the circuit.
Components connected in series are connected along a single conductive path, so the same current flows through all of the components but voltage is dropped lost across each of the resistances. Account for differences in bulb lighting in series and parallel circuits. We can monitor these circuits using a current probe and a voltage probe and see how they operate. Current probe, voltage probe, extech digital dc power supply, vernier circuit board 2. Series and parallel circuits physics with vernier 23 3 part ii parallel circuits 11. The objective of this laboratory experiment is to analyze a series circuit in respect to its components and characteristics. Use current probes in combination with differential voltage probes to investigate ohms law and explore series and parallel circuits. Measure potential difference and current at various places in series and parallel circuits. Equipment for lab 6, series and parallel resistor circuits. The purpose of the lab is to find the equivalent resistance for components in an electrical circuit in series and parallel. Seriesparallel dc circuits analysis power calculations in a seriesparallel circuit effects of a rheostat in a seriesparallel circuit knowledge check 1. Physics 6b lab jexperiment 5 electrical circuits apparatus computer and interface voltage sensor fluke 8010a multimeter pasco circuit board with two dcells. The vernier circuit board 2 includes 10 bulbs, a resettable fuse, three powering options, 10 alligator clip leads, terminal clips to add components, and.
For this experiment you will need an assortment of wires with alligator connectors and banana connectors. Connect the following circuit in series and watch the intensity of the. Physics with vernier 23 3 part ii parallel circuits. To study current flow in series and parallel circuits. The explanation is what will be graded, so be as complete as possible, using information from the previous circuits to support your answer. Physic lab 5 series and parallel circuits please help me to correct my lab report and write the conclusion abstract.
For equipment, each lab station should include a dual channel oscilloscope preferably digital, a function generator and a quality. You can then use ohms law to determine the equivalent resistance of the two resistors. The turret terminals for every component make it easy to connect basic series and parallel circuits, examine the behavior of different components, and investigate rlc circuits. The current in a series circuit goes through every component in the circuit. It is valid for many circuits and allows us to calculate one quantity if we know the value of the other two. Resistive elements are not connected in series or parallel. Determine the relationship between current and resistance in the branches of a parallel circuit.
Experiment 23series and parallel circuits in physics. Series and parallel connections will be explored as well as the resistance properties of batteries, meters, and lamps. Calculating equivalent resistances in parallel circuits experiment time part 1 experiment time part 2 rules of thumb for series and parallel resistors series and parallel capacitors experiment time part 3 experiment time part 3, continued. You will also need access to a power supply set at 6 volts, a multimeter, as well as 50, 100, and and 500 ohm resistors.
Figure 2 23 2 physics with vernier series and parallel circuits 5. Each team needs a vernier circuit board with lamp bulbs and alligator cable set, 2 d cell batteries for circuit board, 1 bk precision blue meter with leads for current. Ohms law is the most fundamental relationship between the quantities of electric potential voltage, electric current, and resistance. To use ohms law to calculate equivalent resistance of series and parallel circuits. A series circuit is one where all the components including the battery are connected in a single, continuous loop. A series circuit has only one path in which its current can flow. Circuits laboratory experiment 3 ac circuit analysis 3. Determine the relationship between potential difference and resistance in series circuits.
Draw what the screen looks like explain your answers to the following questions. This experiment is an introduction to the wiring of simple electrical circuits, the use of ammeters and voltmeters, series and parallel circuits, and rc circuits. You will also apply ohms law to determine the equivalent resistance of resistors connected in different combinations. Components are in parallel when they are in alternate branches of a circuit. The vernier circuit board 2 is a convenient platform for circuit labs, from basic series and parallel circuits to rlc circuits. Components in an electrical circuit are in series when they are connected one after the. One goal of this experiment is to study circuits made up of two resistors in series or parallel. There are two basic ways in which to connect more than two circuit components. In order to complete the circuit, the red circles at the end of each must overlap. Note that the two resistors are not identical in this parallel circuit. Materials vernier datacollection interface logger pro or labquest app vernier circuit board or batteries, mini bulbs and holders, power resistors, and clip leads vernier differential voltage probe vernier current probe vernier power amplifier or two dcell batteries.
The vernier circuit board 2 is a basic electricity lab on a board. Equipment for lab 6, series and parallel resistor circuits summary. Remove three light bulbs from your circuit so that you have the original circuit from step 1 and 2 a switch plus one bulb. What do you notice about the relationship between the three voltage readings v 1, v 2, and v tot in parallel circuits. The two simplest of these are called series and parallel and occur frequently. You may have noticed the differences in electrical circuits you use. Experiment 23series and parallel circuits in physics with vernier. Series and parallel circuits basics 3 5 click the advanced tab and alter the resistivity of the wire. Series and parallel inductors resources and going further. Students will work in teams of two, using digital multimeters to measure voltage and current at various locations in circuits consisting of a voltage source, one or more lamps and one or more resistors. May 01, 2017 evaluate simple series and parallel circuits to predict changes to voltage, current, or resistance when simple changes are made to a circuit. Jennifer bahamonde shakira gonzalez alvaro lopez jessica lopez september 30, 2019 lab 4.
The current flow is expected to be uniform throughout the series circuits, but will be stronger through the smaller resistor in the parallel circuits. For this lab, the source of voltage will be two d cell batteries. What are the common sources of error in experiments. Choose from over 1,000 well tested, readytouse experiments designed to help you integrate probeware into your curriculum. Sep 02, 2011 what do you notice about the relationship between the three voltage readings v 1, v 2, and v tot in parallel circuits. General physics iii lab page 1 of 6 pcccascade experiment. The purpose of this lab is to practice constructing electric circuits and to observe characteristics of series and parallel circuits. If currents will exceed 1 a, use the high current sensor. Physic lab 5 series and parallel circuits please h. Experiment series and parallel circuits introduction ohms law describes the relationship between electric potential, current, and resistance. Practice problem on the board together for notes worksheet. Click the reset button to begin working on a parallel circuit. Voltage differences in series and parallel circuits.
Well then explore what happens in series and parallel circuits when. When using some types of older decorative holiday light circuits, if one lamp is removed, the whole string of lamps goes off. Parallel circuits 6 parallel circuits provide more than one path for electrons to move. To analyze this type of circuit, it should first be simplified reduced to an equivalent resistor, req. This experiment features the following vernier sensors and equipment. Connect the parallel circuit shown in figure 3 using 51. Verify ohms law by finding the resistance in a series circuit. Not required equipment list qty items part numbers 1 acdc electronics lab em8656 2 d cell 1. Physics with vernier series and parallel circuits before, close it for several seconds, and then open it. Components of an electrical circuit or electronic circuit can be connected in series, parallel, or seriesparallel. First, the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of electric energy occur under essentially sinusoidal steadystate conditions.
In both parts explicitly show how you follow the steps in the problem. Observe qualitative differences between series and parallel circuits. Mini gc detects polar and nonpolar compounds vernier and sam labs help educators prepare students for the future. Referring to the example combining series and parallel circuits and figure 5, calculate i 3 in the following two different ways. The circuits will be wired up on the pasco circuit board. Series circuits example below build a simple series circuit that consists of 6 pieces of wire, 1 light bulb, and 1 battery voltage source. Labquest 23 series and parallel circuits components in an electrical circuit are in series when they are connected one. To study potential differences in series and parallel circuits. In the circuit board, connect three resistors two 10 and one 51 in. Determine expressions for equivalent resistance for both series and parallel circuits. Vernier lab quest which may be connected to a computer.