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Experiment No 1 Lab Report

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Title: Familiarizing with the Basic DC Circuit Terms and

Concepts, Introduction to Laboratory Equipment and


Simulation tool (Multisim).

Introduction:

This experiment introduces fundamental DC circuit concepts and provides hands-on


experience with laboratory equipment and simulation tools. It emphasizes improving
students' understanding of DC circuits and Ohm’s Law by engaging them in predictive
analysis and measurement-based exercises.

Apparatus:

1. Trainer Board
2. Voltmeter
3. Ammeter
4. AVO meter or Multimeter
5. DC Power Source
6. Resistors
Procedure:

1. Calculate Resistor Values: Using the resistor color code chart, calculate the
theoretical resistance values of the provided resistors. Record these values in Data
Table 1.
2. Measure Resistor Values: Measure the actual resistance of each resistor using a
multimeter. Record these values in Data Table 1 alongside the calculated values for
comparison.
3. Assemble the Circuit: Construct the circuit as shown in the provided schematic,
ensuring the correct placement of each component.
4. Theoretical Calculation: Calculate the total resistance (RT) of the circuit based
on the resistor's configuration. Calculate the expected total current (I) and the
voltage drops (Vab, Vcd) as well as the node voltages Va and Vb. Record these
theoretical values in Data Table 2.
5. Measure Circuit Values: Using a multimeter, measure and record the actual total
resistance, current, and voltage drops across specified points in the circuit ( Vab
and Vcd) and the voltages at nodes Va and Vb. Record these measurements in
Data Table 2 for comparison with theoretical values.
6. Data Analysis: Compare the theoretical calculations to the measured values to
assess the accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
7. Safety Precaution: Ensure the circuit is de-energized when measuring resistance.
Verify that the multimeter is properly set up for each type of measurement to avoid
short circuits or equipment damage.

Experimental Procedure and Calculation.

Data Table 1:

Resist Color Sequence Value using color Value using


or Code Chart Multimeter

R1 Yellow, Violet, Blue, 0.47k Ω 0.461k Ω


Gold

R2 Yellow, Violet, Red, 4.7k Ω 4.66 k Ω


Gold

R3 Orange, Orange, 3.3 kΩ 3.257 k Ω


Red, Gold

R4 Green, Blue, Red, 5.6k Ω 5.56 k Ω


Gold

R5 Brown, Black, Red, 1k Ω 0.975 k Ω


Gold
Data Table 2:

Theoretical Calculation Multimeter Readings

E RT I Vab Vcd Va Vb I Vab Vcd Va Vb

10V 7.917 1.26m 5.87 4.1V 10V 4.1V 0.78m 5.90 4.12 10V 4.08
kΩ A V A V V V

Calculation:
Comparison:

1. Here were some differences found between the theoretical values and the
multimeter values:

Resistor Value using color Value using Differences


code chart multimeter

R1 .47k Ω 0.461k Ω 0.009

R2 4.7k Ω 4.66 k Ω 0.04

R3 3.3 kΩ 3.257 k Ω 0.043

R4 5.6k Ω 5.56 k Ω 0.04

R5 1k Ω .975 k Ω 0.025

2. The error percentage was found to be 0.1%. There were no differences between
the theoretical values and the experimental values.
3. An ammeter measures the amount of charges flowing through a device. As such, it
has a low internal resistance. When connected in parallel with a load, most of the
current will flow through the ammeter as it would act as a short circuit. This might
cause a short in the circuit or damage the ammeter and cause a fire.

Discussion:

The experiment was done by putting the resistors in the breadboard and connecting a
multimeter to the parallel holes to measure resistance. The procedure had been
repeated 5 times for different resistors. Each member repeated the name by using
Tinkercad and Multisim software. No major issues were faced while experimenting. The
multimeter probes were properly connected to the resistor when measuring.

Conclusion:

Through this experiment, the resistance values of 5 unknown resistors were found. First
using the color code chart and again through the use of a multimeter. The values in both
instances were nearly the same, giving an error of little bit percentage.

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