Discussion for open-ended lab

Experiment 1: Series & Parallel Resistance

Aim: To verify the formula of total resistance, R total in series & parallel

1. For our first experiment which involves series and parallel resistance that

we had conducted to clarify our understandings upon the formula and

evaluate that knowledge onto both type of circuitry. Both experiment
conducted shows positive results which means it follows the approval or
the theory stated in Ohms Law. Our Ohms Law that we referred and
deducted to was for the total resistance of a circuit is the results of a
division between the voltage supply of the circuitry and the current
flowing throughout the circuitry itself.
Ohms Law:
. Concept of
Resistance: Resistance is the property of a component which restricts the flow
of electric current. Energy is used up as the voltage across the component
drives the current through it and this energy appears as heat in the component.
Resistance is measured in ohms, the symbol for ohm is an omega ().

2.

Based on our results tabulated on Table 1.1 & Table 1.2 with the extra
description for measured R1, R2 & R3 by their coloring which ensures us the
guideline we need to compared our results measured by using a multi-meter
and some extra connecting wires (instruments provided) on the DC
FUNDAMENTAL BOARD for both parallel and series circuitry with the actual
calculated ones. The multi-meter is used to measure the circuit voltage power
source (voltmeter) and circuit current flow in microampere (ammeter). By
measuring both of these factor will produce our resistance total directly. This
calculation applied for both circuitry type only varies is that parallel resistors will
we added inversely.
3. For our second experiment which was on the voltage divider circuitry. In theory a
voltage divider is a linear circuit that produces an output voltage (Vout) that is a
fraction of its input voltage (Vin). Voltage division refers to the partitioning of a
voltage among the components of the divider. The voltage divider is an
application of Kirchhoffs Laws. Though it is an application of the Kirchhoffs
Law, in this experiment our aim was to understand more about the relationship
between the voltage of each resistance for both series and parallel circuit. Our
connection is based on the Figure 2.1.
4. To explain further about our experiment results which referred to Table 2.1, our
resistance are colored-measured this gives us a guideline for our practical
calculated values. Our voltage is measured by using a multimeter and is

compared to the actual theoretical values which we deducted from the voltage
divison equation. This calculation for all practical values are using the same
formula the only concept that is varies are the type of circuitry.

Conclusion
Referring to our objective stated earlier in the report, we proven and sharpen our
understanding more by having all our results giving positive response to all our
experiment that we conducted throughout the process. We found out that Ohms Law
has a lot of applications on DC FUNDAMENTAL basic practical and also Kirchhoffs Law
which proves to be an alternate formula to describe the relationship between resistors
in both series and parallel circuitry by applying the voltage division.