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Lab#10 Electricity - Current in A Parallel Circuit

The document describes an experiment to investigate current and voltage in a parallel circuit. Key steps include setting up a parallel circuit with three resistors, an ammeter, and a voltmeter. Current readings are taken at different points and voltage readings are recorded across each resistor branch. Calculations are done to determine the resistance of each branch. The results show that in a parallel circuit, the total current from the source splits between the branches, while the voltage remains the same across each branch.

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Lab#10 Electricity - Current in A Parallel Circuit

The document describes an experiment to investigate current and voltage in a parallel circuit. Key steps include setting up a parallel circuit with three resistors, an ammeter, and a voltmeter. Current readings are taken at different points and voltage readings are recorded across each resistor branch. Calculations are done to determine the resistance of each branch. The results show that in a parallel circuit, the total current from the source splits between the branches, while the voltage remains the same across each branch.

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Title: Electricity- Current in a parallel circuit

Aim: To investigate current and voltage in a parallel circuit

Apparatus and materials: Direct current power supply, ammeter, voltmeter, three resistors of different
magnitudes, rheostat, switch, connecting wires.

Diagram:

Procedure:

1. Set up diagram as shown above


with the ammeter at A and the
rheostat set at maximum,
ensuring that the devices are
connected properly.
2. Close the switch and adjust the
rheostat so that a relatively large
is flowing, but not exceeding the
range of the ammeter.
3. Measure and record the reading
on the ammeter at position A.
4. Switch the position of the ammeter to B, C, D and E and record the current reading at each
position.
5. Record the corresponding voltages in branch B, C, and D of the ciruit.

Observation/Results:

Table showing position of Ammeter and corresponding readings

Position of Ammeter Reading on Ammeter/ A


A
B
C
D
E

Table showing location of resistor and corresponding voltages in branches

Location of Resistor Voltage Across Resistor/ V


Branch B
Branch C
Branch D
Calculations:

Branch B resistance = V/I

Branch C resistance= V/I

Branch D resistance= V/I

Discussion:

In this experiment the aim is to investigate current and voltage in a parallel circuit electric current is a
stream of charged particles, such as electrons or ions, moving through an electrical conductor or space.
Voltage is the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that pushes charged electrons (current)
through a conducting loop, enabling them to do work. In a series circuit, the same amount of current
flows through all the components placed in it. On the other hand, in parallel circuits, the components
are placed in parallel with each other due to which the circuit splits the current flow. An electrical
junction is a point or area where multiple conductors or semiconductors make physical contact.
Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.

Sources of error:

The polarities being reversed in the circuit when the rheostat is pulled

The current and voltage loss due to the alligator clips not being a proper connective device

Precaution:

Wear rubber gloves to prevent from electrocution

Connect all devices used properly to prevent error

Conclusion:

In conclusion the investigation of current and voltage in a parallel circuit was concluded and results were
recorded and the resistance in each branch was determined.

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