Mapua University

School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering

Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Experiment 2:
Analysis of Resistive Networks

Submitted by:

Brosoto, Christian Lorenz S. 2022104523

EEA101L/E06

September 17, 2023

Submitted to:

Engr. Marianne Sejera

1. To demonstrate the characteristics of series-parallel circuits by measuring and verifying

the calculations of the resistance, voltage and current associated with the different

resistive components of a series-parallel circuit.

2. To demonstrate the principle of basic electric circuit laws.

3. To demonstrate the use of basic principles involved in series, parallel and series-parallel

circuits.

Laboratory Equipment

Quantity Apparatus

1 pc Circuit trainer kit (EEC471-2 and EEC470)

1 pc Circuit trainer power supply (Feedback Power supply PS445)

5 pcs Analog D.C. Ammeter (100mA dc)

1 pc Electronic V.O.M.

1 set Connecting wires

Table 2.0 (Measured Values)

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 RT

826 Ω 331 Ω 992 Ω 388 Ω 477 Ω 1619.08 Ω

Measured V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 VT
Values

10.22 V 4.064 V 5.715 V 2.572 V 3.124 V 20 V

I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 IT

12 mA 12 mA 12 mA 12 mA 12 mA 12 mA

Table 2.1 (Calculated Values)

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

851.67 Ω 338.67 Ω 968.64 Ω 395.69 Ω 480.67 Ω

Calculated
Values ∑V
RT ∑ I at C

ACDBA CEFDC ACEFDBA

1666.67 Ω -0.4 A 0V 0V 0V
Questions and Problems

1. What are the identifying characteristics of a series circuit?

2. What are the identifying characteristics of a parallel circuit?

3. What changes occur in the total resistance of a circuit as additional resistances are added

(a) in series, (b) in parallel.

4. What are the different types of resistances and their purpose?

5. Why are lamps in a house lighting circuit not connected in series?

6. A small lamp is designed to draw 300mA in a 6V circuit. What is the resistance of the

lamp filament?

7. A battery with an internal resistance of 1.5 ohms is connected in series with resistors R1

= 3 ohms and R2 = 3.5 ohms if the potential difference across the 3-ohm resistor is 9V.

What is the emf of the battery?

8. Determine the ideal voltage source needed by three resistors connected in series R1 = 6

ohms, R2 = 8 ohms, and R3 = 10 ohms if a required current of 0.5A flows in the circuit.

9. Determine the total resistance of the circuit.

potential difference across the I0-ohm resistance if a 30V dc source is connected across

the terminals.

Answers:

1. The salient distinctive attribute of a series circuit is mainly that it has solely one pathway

for the current to flow on; the passing of each component has a corresponding amount of

current. In voltage, each component divides the consumption of electrical potential, and

an algebraic sum of these voltages is equivalent to the total voltage supply of the circuit.

Also, in resistance, getting the total resistance in this particular circuit is similar to getting

the voltage, which is the sum of the resistance of each component will obviously obtain

the total resistance. The utmost principle of the series circuit is that if one component

fails (opens), it breaks the circuit, and all components cease to function.

2. A parallel circuit is characterized by the presence of multiple separate pathways for

electrical current to flow. These pathways are connected in such a way that the voltage

across each pathway remains constant. This is achieved by connecting each pathway to

the same two points, creating multiple branches in which current can flow independently.

3. (a.) In series, the more resistors we add the total resistance will increase as total

resistance is equal to all resistors and current is the same at any component. So, the more

resistors we add, total resistance will increase and make current harder to flow smoothly.
 (b). In parallel, the more resistors we add the total resistance will decrease as the current

can flow through different paths conveniently because of how little the resistance impacts

the flow.

4. It's important to know that resistors come in different types, so you can choose the right

one for your needs. Carbon resistors are a great option if you're looking for affordability

and widespread availability. However, if you need more precision and resistance, film

resistors are the way to go. They have smaller tolerances and are manufactured with

higher accuracy. And if you're dealing with low values of resistance, wire wound resistors

are a reliable choice.

5. The lamps in a house lighting circuit are not connected in series because doing so will

vary the amount of voltage each lamp will receive. This will cause each lamp to have

differing levels of brightness.

6. Soln:

• VT = 6V

• IT = 300 mA or 0.3 A

• RT = VT / IT

• RT = 6V / 0.3 A

• RT = 20Ω
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