Adamson University

College of Engineering
Electrical engineering Department
ermita, manila

Experiment no. 3:

OHM’S LAW

De Leon, Ryan Collin C.

BS Mechanical Engineering
2013110810

Friday 10:30am -1:30pm

OZ208

Engr. Rudy M. Siguenza

Instructor
Procedures
1.) Insert the module DL 3155E01 in the console and set the main switch to ON:

OHM’S LAW – CIRCUIT RESISTANCE.

2.) Determine the values of the two resistors R1 and R2 on the Ohm’s Law Circuit block
using the standard resistor code.
3.) Write down the values in Tab 3.1;
4.) Adjust the variable +V to 10 Vdc by checking it with a volumeter;
5.) Connect 2 multi-meters, one set a milli-ammeter and the other one as a voltmeter, as in
Fig 3.2a and connect by a jumper the 2 resistances;
6.) Measure the current flowing in the circuit and write the value in Tab 3.1;
7.) Measure the first voltage at the edges of R1 and then the voltage at the edges of R2 by
moving the voltmeter and write the measured values in Tab 3.1;
8.) Use Ohm’s Law to calculate the resistance of the resistors and wrote down the values in
Tab 3.1;
9.) Verify the resistance calculations by comparing them to the values determined by colour
code and by taking measurements with the multimeter.
10.) Comment on the results;

Modification Insertion

11.) Set the Ohm’s Law Circuit again as in Fig. 3.2a with +V = Vdc;
12.) Remove the cover of the Modification/ Faults simulator and set the switch M1 to ON
position (covered dot):
13.) Measure the current ‘I’ and the voltage drops UR1, UR2 and write down the values in Tab
3.1;
14.) Use the Ohm’s Law to calculate the resistance of the resistors and write down the values
in Tab 3.1;
15.) Based on the circuit behavior, try to find the right answer among the following ones:
a. the value of R1 has been increased by the modification switch M1
b. the value of R2 has been increased by the modification switch M1
c. the value of R2 has been decreased by the modification switch M1
d. R1 is shorted
16.) Perform further operations and comment on the results;
17.) Replace the switch M1 in the OFF position;
18.) Close the Modifications/ Faults simulator;

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Ohm’s Law – CIRCUIT CURRENT

19.) Connect the multimeter, set as an ohmmeter, as in Fig. 3.2b;

20.) Measure the total resistance RT write the value in Table.3.2;
21.) Adjust the variable voltage +V to 10 dc and connect the circuit as in Fig.3.2c with the
multimeter set as dc voltmeter;
22.) Check the volage at the edges of the total resistance RT is identical to the previously set
voltage +V;
23.) Use these values (+V; RT ) in Ohm’s Law formula calculate circuit current;
24.) Write down the value of the calculates current in Tab.32;
25.) Adjust the voltage +V for 5 Vdc;
26.) Measure the total resistnce R1 and write down the value in Tab.3.2;
27.) Use these values (+V; RT ) in Ohm’s Law formula to calculate circuit current and write
down the value in Tab.3.2;
28.) Point out that a decrease in applied voltage leads to decrease in circuit current;
29.) Keep +V to 5 Vdc and determine the total resistance RT circuit current ‘I’ with
Modification switch MI in the ON position;
30.) Write down the values Tab.3.2;
31.) Comment on the results and point out that a decrease in total resistance leads to an
increase in circuit comment;
32.) Write down the switch M1 in the OFF position;

OHM’S LAW – CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

33.) Write down in Tab.3.2 the total resistance measured at step 26.) as in Fig.3.2b;
34.) Set after the circuit as in Fig.3.2d;
35.) Adjust the multimeter set as dc ammeter for a current 5 mA;
36.) Use these values (I. RT ) in Ohm’s Law formula to calculate the applies voltage +V;
37.) Write down the value in Tab.3.3;
38.) Measure the applied voltage +V with the voltmeter set as in Fig.3.2c and write down the
value in Tab.3.3)
39.)Compare the measured value with the calculated one and comment on the results;
40.) Use these values (I, R1 , R2 ) in Ohm’s Law formula to calculate the voltage drops of the
resistors (UR1 , UR2 ) and write down values in Tab.3.3;
41.) Measure the voltage drops of R1 and R2 with a voltmeter set as In Fig01.3.2a and write
down the values in Tab.3.3;
42.) Compare the measured values with the calculated ones and comment on the results

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Set-Ups

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Data and Results

U(+V) R1 R2 I UR1 UR2 R1 R2

[V] [ Ω ] [Ω] [mA] [V] [V] [ Ω ] [ Ω ]
Std. Resistor Calculated Value
code Measured Value (Ohm’s Law)
color
10
510 1000 6.65 3.40 6.60 511 992
Modification M1 10

Table 3.1
(Ohm’s law – Circuit Resistance)

Rt= R1+R2 U(+V) I

[ Ω ] [V] [ mA ]
Calculated Value
Measured Value (Ohm’s Law)
1506.05 10 6.64
1506.05 5 3.32
Modification M1 5

Table 3.2
(Ohm’s Law – Circuit Current)

Rt= R1+R2 I U(+V) UR1 UR2

[ Ω ] [mA] [V] [V] [V]
Calculated Calculated Calculated
Measured Measured Measured Measured
Value Value Value
Value Value Value Value
(Ohm’s Law) (Ohm’s Law) (Ohm’s Law)
1506.05 5 7.53 7.5 2.55 2.55 5 5

Table 3.3
(Ohm’s Law- Circuit Voltage)

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Computation:

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Analysis
As shown in table 3.1, we are tasked to find the relation of voltage to resistance when

current is constant. Theoretically, to compute for resistance R, we will divide the voltage V to the

current I. Since our circuit is series, then, total current is constant while total voltage Vt=V1+V2.

Using Ohmmeter, we measured potential at resistor 1 and 2 of 3.40V and 6.60V respectively, since

the total voltage is 10V. We also measured the total current for this series circuit which is 6.65mA.

With all the data we have, we can now compute for experimental resistance. We calculated

511ohms and 992 ohms for R1 and R2 respectively. Also noted that the true value of R1 and R2

are 510ohms and 1000ohms respectively.

As shown in Table 3.2, we are tasked to find the relation of voltage to current when R is

constant. Theoretically, to compute for current I, we will divide the voltage V to the resistance R,

that is I=V/R. Given that the measured value of total resistance is 1506.05 and considering the

total voltage is 10v, then, the calculated current is 6.64A. Meanwhile, considering the total voltage

is 5v, the calculated current is 3.32A. This shows the direct proportion of voltage to current, as the

voltage decreases the current also decreases.

On the above table 3.3, we are tasked to find the relation of 3 of them when current is

constant to 5. Theoretically, to compute for voltage V, we will just find the product of current and

resistance. We first measured the total resistance in the circuit which is 1506.05ohms and the total

current will be adjusted to 5A. The total voltage we measured was 7.5v however, the calculated is

7.53v. On this table we need to find voltage at R1 and R2 and observe if it matches with the theory

of Vt=V1+V2 for series circuit. For R1, the measured and calculated value was 2.55v. For R2, the

measured value and the calculated value was 5v. Therefore, with all the data we have we verified

ohm’s law.

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Conclusion

I therefore conclude, based from all the data we have gathered, we verified the ohm’s law.

First, the relation to resistance. As shown in the table 3.1 we are given 10v source and a measurable

total current 6.65mA & voltage to each resistance 3.40v and 6.60v respectively that gives 511ohms

and 992ohms respectively. That show a direct proportionality of resistance to voltage since I is

constant. Second, the relation of voltage to current when R is constant. Again that gives result a

direct proportion. When voltage is high the current is also high and vice versa. And lastly, the

relation of voltage, resistance and current threating I is constant to 5A. From all the data that

concludes, and verified ohm’s law. V is directly proportional to Current I and Resistance R that

gives equation V=IR.

Recommendations

Base on the information given, data and facts we’ve gathered upon the entire experiment,

including thoughts and ideas shared by our professor. I definitely recommend the following ways

on how to improve the experiment:

1. Add materials and objectives to the procedure.

2. Filtered unnecessary procedure.

3. Add table for data and results.

4. More laboratory equipment that could accommodate the number of students enrolled.

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