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Lab 15 - Series & Parallel

The lab experiment aimed to investigate current and voltage in series and parallel circuits using various apparatus. Results showed that in series circuits, current remains constant while potential difference is shared, whereas in parallel circuits, current splits among branches and potential difference remains the same across components. The report includes observations, data tables, and a grading rubric for assessment.

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Lab 15 - Series & Parallel

The lab experiment aimed to investigate current and voltage in series and parallel circuits using various apparatus. Results showed that in series circuits, current remains constant while potential difference is shared, whereas in parallel circuits, current splits among branches and potential difference remains the same across components. The report includes observations, data tables, and a grading rubric for assessment.

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Lab # 15 Date: 15/2/2023 Name of Student: Nathan Harrichand

Title: Series & Parallel Circuits


Aim: To investigate the current and voltage across a series and parallel circuit
Materials/Apparatus:
- Ammeters
- Battery
- Voltmeters
- Switch
- Bulbs
- Wire
Diagram:

Name of Teacher: Jonathan Seeraj Skill: ORR Page: __


Lab # 15 Date: 15/2/2023 Name of Student: Nathan Harrichand
Method:
1. A series circuit was set up as shown in the diagram
2. The switch was closed
3. The current and voltage readings were recorded
4. Steps 1 to 3 repeated for the parallel circuit

Results/Observations:
TABLE SHOWING DATA OBTAINED FROM SERIES CIRCUIT

Current, I/mA Potential Difference, V/V


Ammeter 1 Ammeter 2 Voltmeter 1 Voltmeter 2
0.100 0.0990 3.50 0.210

TABLE SHOWING DATA OBTAINED FROM PARALLEL CIRCUIT

Current, I/mA Potential Difference, V/V


Ammeter 1 Ammeter 2 Ammeter 3 Ammeter 4 Voltmeter 1 Voltmeter 2
98.0 72.0 170 170 0.310 0.320

Discussion:
In a series circuit the current flows in one direction while in parallel circuits the current flows in
multiple directions. In a series circuit, the total resistance across all of the components (the net
resistance) increases as more components are added. The two resistors have the same current through
them. The potential difference across them will be different if they have different resistances. In a
parallel circuit, the net resistance decreases as more components are added, because there are more paths
for the current to pass through. The two resistors have the same potential difference across them. The
current through them will be different if they have different resistances.
Current in parallel circuits The current in a parallel circuit splits into different branches then combines
again before it goes back into the supply. When the current splits, the current in each branch after the
split adds up to the same as the current just before the split. Current (I) remains constant throughout a
series circuit.
This is because the resistors in a series connection do not change or decrease the current flowing through
them. They just resist the current. There is also no other exit or branch in a series connection. So the
current remains constant or unchanged. The potential difference across each branch of the circuit is the
same as the potential difference produced by the cell or battery. The potential difference is not shared
between the components (like in a series circuit). When two or more components are connected in
series, the total potential difference of the supply is shared between them. This means that if you add
together the voltages across each component connected in series, the total equals the voltage of the
power supply.

Conclusion:
Name of Teacher: Jonathan Seeraj Skill: ORR Page: __
Lab # 15 Date: 15/2/2023 Name of Student: Nathan Harrichand

Skill: Observation, Recording and Reporting

Criteria Marks Marks Obtained


Reporting
 Appropriate language; correct terminologies, expressions, 1
spelling, grammar.
 Report written in a clear and logical sequence with 1
heading for each section.
Recording
 Use of tables with correct quantities, symbols and units 2
- Series 1
- Parallel 1
 Use of appropriate number of significant figures 1
 Correct Diagrams 2
+ Series circuit 1
+ Parallel circuit 1
 Accurate readings. 2
+ Series circuit 1
+ parallel circuit 1
 Valid justification for why second bulb did not light.
1

Total 10

Name of Teacher: Jonathan Seeraj Skill: ORR Page: __

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