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CIRCUITS LAB

The document outlines an experiment to verify the theories of series and parallel circuits using a virtual lab. It details the procedure for setting up both circuit types, recording current and voltage measurements, and analyzing the results to support or refute theoretical concepts. The conclusion emphasizes the consistent behavior of current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, respectively, and reflects on the practical applications of these principles in household wiring.

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CIRCUITS LAB

The document outlines an experiment to verify the theories of series and parallel circuits using a virtual lab. It details the procedure for setting up both circuit types, recording current and voltage measurements, and analyzing the results to support or refute theoretical concepts. The conclusion emphasizes the consistent behavior of current and voltage in series and parallel circuits, respectively, and reflects on the practical applications of these principles in household wiring.

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DATE:

LAB #:

TITLE: SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS

AIM: TO VERIFY THE THEORY BEHIND SERIES AND PARALLEL

CIRCUITS VIA A VIRTUAL LAB. APPARATUS:

WEB BROWSER

https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab/latest/circuit-
construction- kit-dc-virtual-lab_en.html

DIAGRAM:

DIAGRAM OF APPARATUS USED TO VERIFY THE THEORIES OF SERIES AND


PARALLEL CIRCUITS

PROCEDURE: 1. Set up the series circuit shown in the diagram.

2. Flip the switch for the series circuit and measure the current flowing through each
resistor. Record these values.

3. Measure the voltage across resistor 1, then across resistors 1 and 2, across resistors 1, 2
and 3, and finally the voltage of the battery. Record these values.

4. Disassemble the series circuit.

5. Set up the parallel circuit shown in the diagram.

6. Flip the switch for the parallel circuit measuring the voltage across each branch, and
across the battery. Record these values.

7. Measure the current entering the junction and through each branch of the circuit.
Record these values.

8. Study the values of current and potential difference for each arrangement and determine
whether or not the results support or refute the theories concerning series and parallel
circuits taught in class.

DATA/RESULTS:
Series Circuit
Component Current(A) Voltage(V)
Total Circuit/Battery 0.3 9
Resistor 1 0.3 3
Resistor 1 + 2 0.3 6
Resistor 1+2+3 0.3 9

Parallel Circuit

Component Current (A) Voltage (V)

Total Circuit 1.65 9

Resistor 1 0.90 9

Resistor 2 0.45 9

Resistor 3 0.30 9

DISCUSSION:
The experiment demonstrated the fundamental principles of series and parallel circuits. In the series circuit, the
current remained constant at 0.3A, which aligns with the theory that current remains the same at all points in a
series circuit. The voltage was different at each of the resistors, with the sum of all the different voltages across
each resistor equaling the total battery voltage, which was 9V. This supports the Voltage Law, which states that
the total voltage in a series circuit is the sum of the voltages across each component. In the parallel circuit, the
voltage remained constant at 9V across all resistors, confirming that voltage is the same across the parallel
circuit's components. The total current of 1.65 was the sum of the different ammeters, which follows the current
law, stating that the total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving it.

REFLECTION:

This experiment of understanding the theory behind series and parallel circuits can be useful in real-life
applications, like in home electrical wiring. Household circuits are designed in parallel, ensuring that appliances
receive the same voltage and can operate independently. If homes were wired in series, turning off one
appliance would disrupt the entire circuit.

CONCLUSION:

In conclusion this experiment demonstrated that the series circuit showed constant current and different
voltages, while the parallel circuit maintained constant voltage and different current, supporting ohms law and
Kristoff’s law.
ORR (SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS)

MAX MARKS STU. MARKS


1. Places appropriate table headings. 1
2. Places appropriate quantity units in table headings. 1
3. Discussion is based on the data obtained. 1
4. Compares data with theory 3
(a) States appropriate theory used (1)
(b) Accurately identifies similarities (1)
(c) Accurately identifies differences, if any (1)
5. Uses scientific terms correctly. 1
6. Discussion is coherent. 1
7. Write a coherent reflection. 1
8. Makes an accurate connection between experiment 1
and a personal experience.
Total Marks 10
S.B.A. Mark 10

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