Experiment

Objectives
1. To verify the validity of Ohms Law
2. To determine the proper way of constructing an electric circuit
3. To be familiar with the functions of an ammeter and a voltmeter

Theoretical Background
Ohms Law is the most fundamental formula used for studying circuits. It states that the
electric current passing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential
difference across the conductor. It was formulated by physicist Georg Ohm on 1827,
while doing an experiment on how metals can conduct electricity.
Ohms Law can be applied in a simple DC circuit, also ohms law can be applied
in some simple AC circuit.

Equations
Ohms Law states that the relation between voltage, current and
resistance in a simple circuit. The easiest form of equation is:
V=IR
Where
V is the voltage in volts (V)
I is the current in amperes (A)
R is the resistance in ohms ( - greek letter omega)

Equipment:
1 pc Voltmeter
4 pcs Ammeter
1 set Circuit resistor kit
1 pc Circuit board
1pc Multi Tester
1pc DC power supply
Procedure
1. Connect the power supply to an outlet that has 220V.
2. Set the Voltage to 5V of supply and connect it to the circuit board by using the
circuit kit.
3. From the circuit kit, there are resistors were given and measure its resistance by
using the multi tester.
4. Set the multi tester in ohms to get the value of the resistor for evaluating the total
resistance of the circuit.
5. Connect all the resistors and the voltmeter, following the circuit pattern below.

6. To get the value of the current flow of the circuit, connect the Ammeter
accordingly to the circuit board. Set it up to the highest value of measurement for
the value. There will be times that the pointer of the ammeter is not moving, try to
connect the wires to the lowest value of current.
7. Repeat the steps to reach 5 trials (set different resistors per trial)
8. Use the formula given by the instructor to solve the data sheet.
9. Compare the measured values with the computed values.