City University

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Course Code: EEE 202, Course Title: Electrical Circuit Laboratory.
Experiment No. 02
Name of the Experiment: Implementation of Kirchhoffs Voltage and Current law using
divider rule.

Objective:
This experiment is intended to verify Kirchhoffs Voltage and Current law with the help of series and
parallel circuits and derive equivalent resistance of the series circuit both experimentally and
analytically.
Theory:
Kirchhoffs Voltage Law (KVL) states that around any closed circuit the sum of the voltage rises
equals the sum of the voltage drops.

The voltage divider rule is given by

The equivalent (total) resistance of a series circuit is given by

Kirchhoffs Current Law (KCL) states that the sum of the currents entering any node equals the sum
of the currents leaving that node.

The current divider rule is given by

The equivalent (total) resistance of a parallel circuit is given by the formula

Where X= 1 & 2
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Required Equipments & Components:

Resistors: 1 K, 0.5 W ratting ( 3 Pieces)

Multi meter ( 2 Pieces)
Trainer Board
Connecting Wires (as required)

Experimental Circuit Diagram:

R1

R3
Vs

R2

Figure 1.1: Circuit for KVL

R1

R2

Vs

Figure 1.2: Circuit for KCL

Procedures for Implementation:

For KVL
1. Connect R1 and R2 in series to a DC power supply as shown in figure 1.1 and set Vs= 5V DC
from the trainer board.
2. Take readings of V1, V2 and Vs using voltmeters. I using an ammeter and R1, R2 using a multi
meter.
3. Verify KVL (i.e. Vs=V1+V2) for each set of data. Find total resistance of the series circuit
using the formula Rs =R1+R2. Compare this with experimentally obtained value Rs=Vs/I.
Verify voltage divider for each set of data.

For KVL
1. Connect R1 and R2 in parallel to a DC power supply as shown in figure 1.2 and set Vs= 5V DC
from the trainer board.
2. Take readings of I1, I2 and I using ammeters. Vs using a voltmeter and R1, R2 using a multi
meter.
3. Verify KCL (i.e. I=I1+I2) for each set of data. Find total resistance of the parallel circuit using
the formula Rp =R1R2/(R1+R2). Compare this with experimentally obtained value Rp=Vs/I.
Verify current divider for each set of data.

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Table - 01
Sl.no. Observations
Voltmeter readings
Vs
V1
V2

Calculations
Ammeter readings
I
I1
I2

Vs=V1+V2
Around loops

I=I1+I2
at node A

From Voltage &

Current Division
V1 V2 I1
I2

Lab Report:
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Show the results in tabular form.

Describe the cause of result variation (if any).
Calculate V1 & V2 using voltage divider rule for fig 1.1
Calculate I1 & I2 using current divider rule for fig 1.2
Comment on the obtained results.

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