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OHM’S LAW

I. Objectives
1. Learn the relationship amon R, V and I.
3. Expermentally prove the mathematical relationship among R,V and I.

II. Equipment and Materials

Analog Multitester
Low voltage , Variable power supply
PCB Practice Board with assorted resistor

III. Introductory Information

1. The relationship among voltage, current and resistance in a closed
circuit is discribed by ohm’s law .
2. Ohm’s law states . I=V/R. And ca be written in any of the following
three ways depending on which of the quantities is unknown. I=V/R,
R=V/I AND V=I X R
3. Ohm’s law allows us to find the unknown value if any two of the three
elements of the law are known.
4. Calculated values of circuit voltage, current and resistance rarely agree
exactly with measured values because of meter reading errors,
loading and tolerances of components and equipment. Another source
of error is the rounding of fraction.
5. Basically, Ohm’s law uses the units of amperes, volts and ohms. Your
measurements are often in milliamperes , microamperes, kiloohms or
megaohms.This convertions are an important skill for the technician.

IV.Procedure
1. Measure the resistance of the resistor (pick one in your practice board.
Use resistor in kilo ohms).Record this value in Table 3.1.
2. Adjust the power supply for a 15-V output as measured by the VOM
.Record this value in Table 3.1.
3. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 3.1.
4. Measure the circuit current and record it in Table 3.1. See the illustration
at the end of this experiment. Place the selector in highest range then
lower it if necessary . Observe proper polarity of the circuit.
5. Using the measured values for V, R and I calculate V, R and I by ohm’s
law .Record the calculated values in Table 3.1.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 with the power supply set to 30V. Record all
measurement and calculation in Table 3.2.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the circuit of Figure 3.2. Record all
measurements and calculations in Table 3.3.

Figure 3.1

Measured Value Calculated Value

V R I I=V/R V=IXR R=V/I

Table 3.1

Measured Value Calculated Value

V R I I=V/R V=IXR R=V/I

Table 3.2 (Step 6)

 Figure 3.2

Measured Value Calculated Value

V R=R1+R2 I I=V/R V=IXR R=V/I

Table 3.3 (step 7)

Questions

1. How do the measured and calculated values compare?

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2. Is the voltage across a resistor directly or indirectly propotional to the
current through it?
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3. In step 6 the voltage was increased from 15 to 30 V, the resistance
remained unchanged .Did the results of your measurement and
calculation for this step confirm Ohm’s Law?
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4. In step 7, two resistors were used . Did your calculation of Rt equal the
sum of the two resistor ?
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5. Explain Ohm’s Law in your own words.

Illustration on how to measure current in step 4