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    This document outlines an experiment to verify the current divider rule for combined series and parallel circuits. The objective is to split a current between branches in inverse proportion to their impedances. Students are instructed to build circuits using resistors, a power supply, and multimeter. They will measure currents and total resistance, then use the current divider rule formula to calculate expected values and percent errors compared to experimental results. The goal is to experimentally validate that currents divide to minimize total energy expenditure through paths of least impedance.

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    This document outlines an experiment to verify the current divider rule for combined series and parallel circuits. The objective is to split a current between branches in inverse proportion to their impedances. Students are instructed to build circuits using resistors, a power supply, and multimeter. They will measure currents and total resistance, then use the current divider rule formula to calculate expected values and percent errors compared to experimental results. The goal is to experimentally validate that currents divide to minimize total energy expenditure through paths of least impedance.

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    This document outlines an experiment to verify the current divider rule for combined series and parallel circuits. The objective is to split a current between branches in inverse proportion to their impedances. Students are instructed to build circuits using resistors, a power supply, and multimeter. They will measure currents and total resistance, then use the current divider rule formula to calculate expected values and percent errors compared to experimental results. The goal is to experimentally validate that currents divide to minimize total energy expenditure through paths of least impedance.

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    Lab Handout 9

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    This document outlines an experiment to verify the current divider rule for combined series and parallel circuits. The objective is to split a current between branches in inverse proportion to their impedances. Students are instructed to build circuits using resistors, a power supply, and multimeter. They will measure currents and total resistance, then use the current divider rule formula to calculate expected values and percent errors compared to experimental results. The goal is to experimentally validate that currents divide to minimize total energy expenditure through paths of least impedance.

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    Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro

    Department of Telecommunication Engineering


    Applied Physics (1st Semester, 1st Year)
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    Name: ______________________________________________ Roll Number: _____________

    Score: _____________ Signature: ________________________Date:____________________

    LAB HANDOUT # 09
    CURRENT DIVIDER RULE

    OBJECTIVE: To Verify Current Divider Rule Experimentally for Combine Series & Parallel Circuit.

    EQUIPMENT & CIRCUIT COMPONENTS REQUIRED:


     Multi-SIM Software
     Breadboard
     Digital Multi-Meter
     DC Power Supply
     Resistors with different ratings and connecting wires

    THEORY:
    In electronics, a current divider is a simple linear circuit that produces an output current (IX) that is a
    fraction of its input current (IT). Current division refers to the splitting of current between the branches of
    the divider. The currents in the various branches of such a circuit will always divide in such a way as to
    minimize the total energy expended.

    Figure 1: Parallel Circuit


    The formula describing a current divider is similar in form to that for the voltage divider. However, the
    ratio describing current division places the impedance of the unconsidered branches in the numerator,
    unlike voltage division where the considered impedance is in the numerator. This is because in current
    dividers, total energy expended is minimized, resulting in currents that go through paths of least
    impedance, therefore the inverse relationship with impedance.
    To be specific, if two or more impedances are in parallel, the current that enters the combination will be
    split between them in inverse proportion to their impedances (according to Ohm's law). It also follows
    that if the impedances have the same value the current is split equally.
    The Current Divider Rule (CDR) states that the current through one of two parallel branches is equal to
    the resistance of the other branch divided by the sum of the resistances of the two parallel branches and
    multiplied by the total current entering the two parallel branches. That is,
    Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
    Department of Telecommunication Engineering
    Applied Physics (1st Semester, 1st Year)
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    For the Parallel circuit shown in figure 5.2, the Current across individual resistor can be calculated as

    LAB TASKS:

    1. Software Task

    CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

    Figure 2
    PROCEDURE:

    Simulation
    1. Build the circuit given in Figure 2 on Multisim.
    2. Connect Multi-Meter at appropriate positions to measure currents shown in Table 1.
    3. Disconnect the voltage source. Connect a Multi-Meter and measure the total resistance and record
    the value in Table 1. (Remember resistance is always measured without any source connected to
    the circuit)

    EXERCISE TABLE:

    Table # 01 (Vs=10V)

    Unknown I1 I2 I3 Req

    Simulated

    Calculated
    (Using CDR)

    %Error
    Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
    Department of Telecommunication Engineering
    Applied Physics (1st Semester, 1st Year)
    ______________________________________________________________________________

    2. Hardware Task

    Hardware Experiment:
    1. Build the circuit of Figure 3 with the hardwired components. (Where, Vs = 9V and choose your
    own resistance values.)
    2. Take the current measurements and Req and record them in Table 2.
    3. Measure all the unknown currents shown. Record their values in Table 2.
    4. Measure Req using an Ohmmeter and record its values in Table 2.

    Figure 3

    Table # 02 (Vs=9V)

    Unknown I1 I2 I3 Req Resistor Values


    Calculated R1 R2 R3
    (Using CDR)

    Experimental

    %Error

    FINAL CHECK LIST


    1. Return all equipment and material to their proper storage area
    2. Submit your answers to questions, and results before the next laboratory

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