Exercise1: For all trials of Run 1, compute for the total power and the power in every resistor

in the
circuit using measured values of voltage and current.

Table 2.1

Voltage-Current Relations in a Series circui

Trial VT AT PT V1 V2 V3 P1 P2 P3
(volts) (mA) (watts) (volts) (volts) (volts) (watts) (watts) (watts)
1 3 1.8 4.2 0.5 0.8 1.5 0.09 1.44 2.7
2 6 3.3 19.14 1.0 1.7 1.7 3.3 5.61 10.23
3 10 5.2 51.48 1.7 2.9 2.9 8.84 15.08 27.56
Trial 1 : Trial 3:
Power rule P=I x R Power rule P=I x R
P1=1.8 x 0.5 P1=5.2 x 1.7
P1=0.9 watt P1=8.84 watt

P2=1.8 x 0.8 P2=5.2 x 2.9

P2=1.44 watt P2=15.08watt

P3=1.8 x 1.5 P3=5.2 x 2.9

P3=2.7 watt P3=15.08 watt

PT= 0.9+1.44+2.7 PT=8.84+15.08+15.08

PT=5.04 watt PT=39 watt

Trial 2 :
Power rule P=I x R

P1=3.3 x 1.0
P1=3.3 watt

P2=3.3x 1.7
P2=5.61 watt

P3=3.3 x 1.7
P3=5.61watt

PT=3.3+5.61+5.6
PT=14.52 watts
Exercise 2: For all trial of Run2, when ammeter readings do not show the reading in the other resistor. In
trail 1, AA=I4 ; R5 & R6 are not yet part of the circuit. In trial 2, AA=I5 ; I4=A5 - A6. In trial 3, AA= I6 ; AB AA =
I4 + I5. Using the value of I4 in trial 1 deterime I5. Using the value of I5 in trial 2 determine I4.

Table 2.2

Voltage Current Relations in a Parallel Circuit

Total voltage, VT: 10 volts

Trial Resistor Total Current Brach Currents (mA)

Connection AT (mA) A4 A5 A6
1 R4 9.6 9.6 0 0
2 R4//R5 16.2 9.6 6.7 0
3 R4//R5//R6 21.2 9.6 6.7 4.7

Trial1
Resistor connection R6
AB= IT,AA= I4= 8.5 mA
AA= 8.5 mA

Trial2
Resistor connection R4//R5
AA= I5=6.7mA; AB =IT =15.2 mA
I4 =AB-AA
I4 =15.2-6.7
I4= 8.5 mA

Trial3
Resistor connection R4//R5//R6
AA= I6=5mA; AB =20mA ; AB-AA = I4 +I5
I5= 20-5-8.6
I5= 6.5 mA
I4= 20-5-6.7
I4= 8.3 mA