ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

ACTIVITY 1.1: RESISTANCE IN SERIES RESISTIVE CIRCUIT

1.1.1 Program Outcomes (POs) addressed by the Activity

b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
g. ability to communicate effectively

1.1.2 Activity’sIntended Learning Outcomes (AILOs)

At the end of this activity, the student shall be able to:
a. identifya series connected resistors
b. calculatethe total resistance of resistors in series
c. evaluate the characteristics of a series resistors

1.1.3 Objectives of the Activity

The objectives of this activityareto:
1. determine the total resistance of series resistive circuit.
2. verify the results with a multimeter.

1.1.4 Principle of the Activity

A series circuit is the simplest form of an electric circuit. All the components of the circuit are
connected end to end to form a single path for current flow. See Figure 1.1 (a). Electrons forming
the current must flow through all the series resistances. With three resistances in the current path,
the total resistance across the voltage source is the sum of the three resistances. In a series
circuit, the total series resistance (RT) equals the sum of the individual resistances. The total
resistance forms the load applied across the voltage source.

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

 (a)

(b)
Figure 1.1 Resistors in a series circuit.

RT for the circuit shown in Figure 1.1(a) can be found as shown below.

RT = R1 + R2 + R3

RT = 2200Ω + 1000Ω + 500Ω

RT = 3,700Ω (3.7Ω)

The total resistance of R1, R2, and R3 is the same as that of the equivalent circuit shown in
Figure 1.1 (b). A combination of series resistances is often called a series string. The string
resistance equals the sum of the individual resistances. For example, R1, R2 and R3 in Figure 1(a)
form a series string with RT of 3,700Ω. A series string can be made up of two or more resistors.

1.1.5Materials/Equipment

1- F.A.C.E.T Base Unit

1- DC FUNDAMENTALS Circuit Board
2- 15 Vdc Power Supply
1- Multimeter

1.1.6 Procedure/s

1. Turn off the power sources. Insert the DC FUNDAMENTALS circuit board into the base
unit. Do not turn on the power sources at this time.

2. Locate the SERIES CIRCUIT circuit block of the DC FUNDAMENTALS circuit board.
Record the color code of R1, R2, and R3.

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

 BAND 1 BAND 2 BAND 3 BAND 4

R1 Brown Black Red Gold

R2 Brown Red Red Gold

R3 Blue Red Brown Gold

3. Record the value of R1, R2, and R3.

R1= 1000 Ω R2 = 1200 Ω R3 = 620 Ω

4. Calculate RT for the series circuit (RT = R1 + R2 + R3).

RT = 2820 Ω

5. Measure and record the values of R1, R2, R3, and RT ensure that the two post connector is
not in place. (See Figure 1.1-2). Your readings will vary based on the tolerance of each
component.
0.994 K 1.178 K
R1 = Ω R2 = Ω R3 = Ω 0.622 K RT = Ω 2.794 K

Figure 1.1-2. Circuit ohmic readings.

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

 6. Place CM Switch 1 in the ON position. Measure and record the value of R1, R2, R3 and
R T.

R1 = 0.496 KΩ R2 =1.178 KΩ R3 =0.622 KΩ RT =2.296 KΩ

7. Which resistor changed and by how much? What is the total circuit resistance?

R1 value changed by -498 Ohms. The total circuit resistance is 2,296 Ohms.
8. Place CM switch 1 in the OFF position. Place CM switch 2 in the ON position. Measure
and record the value of R1, R2, R3 and RT.

R1 = 0.994 K Ω R2 = 1.178 K Ω R3 = 0.622 KΩ RT = 2.794 K Ω

9. Compare the value recorded in step 8 to those recorded in step 5. Which resistor changed
and by how much? What is the total circuit resistance?

There is no change in resistance

10. Place the CM switch 2 in the OFF position. Remove all circuit connections from the DC
FUNDAMENTALS circuit board.

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

1.1.7 Activity Report

Section: PTL067 Date Performed: MAY 09, 2022

Course Code: CIRCUITS 1 LAB Date Submitted:
MAY 09, 2022
Course Title: CIRCUITS
Instructor: MELODIA PAHATI
Group No.: Activity No.: 1.1

Group Members: Signature:

1. JELDIN I. LASPIÑAS
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1.1.7.1 Calculations (if applicable)

#4:
RT = R1 + R2 + R3
RT = 1000 + 1200 + 620
RT = 2820 Ohms

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

1.1.7.2Conclusion/s: Write at least three (3) conclusions.

In this laboratory activity I learn how to get the value of resistor by using two
methods. To get the value of a certain resistor, We can use the multimeter .
Other than that we can use 4 band or 5 band resistor color code by looking to the
colors of the resistor color. Though there are difference of getting the value of the
resistor by the use of two methods. Furthermore, in a series circuit, the current
passing through each resistor remains the same throughout the circuit. There is
also difference of value when the CM 1 and CM 2 switch on.

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS

 1.1.7.3 Rating(See Attached Rubric)

ACTIVITY 1: SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF LINEAR RESISTORS