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ACTIVITY #1
Equivalent Resistance

Subject & Section

Electrical Circuit 1 - GEN 0110L (Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Group 4 - Members

RUFO, GABRIEL

TAN, ROMEO

Faculty Name

Prof. Rudy Siquenza

October 15, 2022 October 22, 2022

Date Performed Date of Submission

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I.BASIC CONCEPTS:

This experiment is entitled Equivalent Resistance. In a series circuit, the equivalent

resistance is the algebraic sum of the resistances. The current through the circuit can be found

from Ohm's law and is equal to the voltage divided by the equivalent resistance. The potential

drop across each resistor can be found using Ohm's law. There are several reasons why we

would use multiple resistors instead of just one resistor with a resistance equal to the equivalent

resistance of the circuit. Perhaps a resistor of the required size is not available, or we need to

dissipate the heat generated, or we want to minimize the cost of resistors.

II. OBJECTIVES:

• To determine the relationship between voltage and current, current and

resistance, and voltage and resistance.
• To verify Ohm’s Law.
• To understand more the Series and Parallel

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PROCEDURE AND SET-UP:

A. Series Connection

1. We measure the current and voltage at terminal A.

2. Compute the equivalent resistance using the experimental results R = V/I
3. And Compute the equivalent resistance theoretically
(Req = R1 + R2 + R3 )

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R = V/I

2𝑉
𝑹𝟏 = =2𝜴
1𝐴

Req

2𝑉+4𝑉+6𝑉
𝑹eq = = 12 𝜴
1𝐴

B. Parallel Connection

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1. Measure the current and voltage at terminal A.

2. Compute the equivalent resistance using the experimental results R = V/I
3. Compute the equivalent resistance theoretically

R = V/I

12 𝑉
𝑹𝟏 = = 1.09 𝜴
11 𝐴

Req

1
𝑹eq = = 1.09 𝜴
1 1 1
+ +
2𝜴 4𝜴 6𝜴

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IV. DATA AND RESULTS:

TABLE 1: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Table 1: Series Connection

V(volt) I(Ampere) R = V/I Req

2V 1𝐴 2𝛺 12 V

Based on the given table, in terms of the voltmeter’s voltage we measured: 2 V, 4 V, 6 V. And for the
Current 1 𝐴. Thus, analyzing the data gathered, we can assert that the voltage increases while the current
stays as one.

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Table 2: Parallel

V(volt) I(Ampere) R = V/I Req Based on

12 V 11 𝐴 1.09 𝛺 1.09 𝛺 the given
table, in
terms of the voltmeter’s voltage we measured: 12 V, and for the
Current we measured: 11 𝐴, 5 𝐴, 2 𝐴. Thus, analyzing the data gathered, we can assert that the current
increases while the voltage stays as one.

Table 3: Series-Parallel
V(volt) I(Ampere) R = V/I Req

12v 0.0044A 2.75 Ω 2.75 Ω

12v 0.006A 2Ω 2Ω

12v 0.00686A 1.75 Ω 1.75 Ω

12v 0.016A 7.5 Ω 7.5 Ω

Based on the given table, in terms of voltmeter’s voltage we measured: 12v. And for the Ampere, we got
0.0044A, 0.006A, 0.00686A, 0.016A.

V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

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Upon doing the experiment we developed a stronger and fuller understanding of the topic,

especially the Equivalent Resistance. We have successfully measured and computed the given activity.

We have familiarized ourselves on how series and parallel work Having the knowledge regarding Ohm’s

Law and basic electrical elements are important especially in learning Resistance, Voltage, and Current

as part of the ohm’s law. We have done this experiment with the help of simulator, it is a great

experience working through the simulator (Phed and Multism) but we recommend to do this experiment

on an actual laboratory to understand more and experience the real experiment.

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REFERENCES
Ling, S. J. (2018, November 28). 6.2 Resistors in Series and Parallel – Introduction to
Electricity, Magnetism, and Circuits. Pressbooks.
https://openpress.usask.ca/physics155/chapter/6-2-resistors-in-series-and-parallel/

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