LAB 2

Ohms Law

Objective: In this lab we will investigate the current/voltage characteristics of several

circuit components. We will also learn various techniques for making measurements of
current and voltage in DC circuits.

Background: Without doubt, the most applied relation in current electricity is that
known as Ohm's Law. This principle states that the potential difference or voltage drop V
across a circuit component like a conductor is proportional to the electric current I which
passes through it, the proportionality constant being defined as the resistance R of the
conductor:

V = RI

Ohm's law is the most important, basic law of electricity. It defines the relationship
between the three fundamental electrical quantities: current, voltage, and resistance.
When a voltage is applied to a circuit containing only resistive elements (i.e. no coils),
current flows according to Ohm's Law, which is shown below.

I=V/R

Where:
Electrical Current
I=
(Amperes)
V = Voltage (Voltage)
R = Resistance (Ohms)

The unit of resistance is appropriately called the ohm. Thus R is in ohms when V is in
volts and I is in amperes. In an electrical circuit with two or more resistances, Ohm's law
may be applied to the entire circuit, to a portion of the circuit, or even to each individual
resistance of the circuit.

Task #1
How much is the current flowing through the circuit? Change resistor to the 1.5kohm, 2k
ohm and 100 k ohm explain the effect of changing the resistance.

Hint: - the ammeter will act as resistor.

Task #2

(a) :- How much is the current flowing through the circuit? Change resistor to the

1.5kohm, 2k ohm and 100 k ohm explain the effect of changing the resistance.

(b) : Use the Oscilloscope in above circuit to measure current. What u conclude from
this.
Task # 3
.
Find the Total Resistance, Voltage Drop, and Current, at indicated points.

Voltage
current

Task # 4

Find Total Resistance, Total Current, and Voltage across each resistance, and current in
each path.

Task #5

Make use of Indicator Ammeter, Voltmeter in Task 1, 2, 3 and task 4.

Task #6 Don’t use batteries with 5 above circuits and use voltage source from source
button, with all these circuits. Built them and run if they are ok without battery.

Home Assignment.- When is Ohms Law not applicable. Give two reasons.