EE 324 Electrical Circuit II I Laboratoy Experiment No.

2 February 21 2019

February 28, 2019

Series RLC Circuit

Krizzia Kaye T. Macatangay

Mexe- 3201
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

krizziakaye.macatangay@gmail.com
Engr. Jonas S. De Castro, REE

Abstract- Series RLC circuits are classed as second-order circuits because they contain two
energy storage elements, an inductance L and a capacitance C. To measure the desire circuit
using ammeter and voltmeter.

INTRODUCTION 2.) Describe the relationships between

An RLC circuit is an electrical circuit
consisting of a resistor (R), an inductor (L),
and a capacitor (C), connected in series or in
parallel. The name of the circuit is derived
from the letters that are used to denote the
constituent components of this circuit, where
the sequence of the components may vary
from RLC.
current and voltage in series RC and
RL circuit.
3.) Determine the impedance of a series
RC and RL circuit.
4.) Measure properly the impedance of
series and RC circuit using measuring
instrument to compare the computed
values to measured values.

The circuit forms a harmonic oscillator III. MATERIALS

for current, and resonates in a similar way as 1.) 100W Lamp-used for testing. To
an LC circuit. Introducing the resistor check if the wires are connected to the
increases the decay of these oscillations, right circuit.
which is also known as damping. The resistor
also reduces the peak resonant frequency.
Some resistance is unavoidable in real circuits
even if a resistor is not specifically included
as a component. An ideal, pure LC circuit
exists only in the domain of
superconductivity.

II. OBJECTIVES
The activity aims to:
1.) Familiarize with the Series RC and
RL circuits.

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 2.) 5µF Capacitor- used to store an
electric charge, consisting of one or
more pair of conductors separated by
an insulator.

6.) AC Ammeter- used to measure he current

in the circuit.

1.389H Inductor- used in electronic

filters to separate signals of different

3.) frequencies and in combination with

capacitors to make tuned circuits.

7.) DMM- A digital multimeter (DMM) is a

test tool used to measure two or more
electrical values—principally voltage (volts),
current (amps) and resistance (ohms).

4.) AC Supply- electrical device

that supplies electric power to an
electrical load. To convert electric current
from a source.

8.) Connecting Wire - Connecting wires

5.) AC Voltmeter- intended for use in direct
current circuits, others are for alternating
current circuit.
allows an electrical current to travel from one
point on a circuit to another because
electricity needs a medium through which it
can move.

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 switch for the AC source. Record the current
reading, turn off the switch then the circuit
breaker, and return to the original circuit
connection. Repeat the step for the current of
lamp, and 5µF capacitor. Refer to Figure 3.28
(b), and (c).

IV. PROCEDURE

RC Circuit
a.) Connect the circuit shown in figure
3.27.
To connect the circuit, connect the terminal
(red) of AC source to the terminal (black) of
lamp. Connect the terminal (red) of lamp to
the terminal (black) of the 5uF. Lastly,
connect the terminal (red) of 5µF to the
terminal (black) of AC source.

c.) Measure the voltage eT, eR and ec. To

b.) Measure the total current and the
current across the lamp, and across the 5µF
capacitor. To measure the total current, refer
to Figure 3.2(a). Transfer all the connections
from the terminal (red) of AC source to the
terminal (red) of AC ammeter. Then connect
the terminal (red) of AC source to the
terminal (black) of the AC ammeter. Turn on
the circuit breaker, and then turn on the
measure the voltage eT, refer to Figure 3.29
(a). Connect the terminal (red) of the Ac
source to the terminal (red) of the AC
voltmeter. Then, connect the terminal (black)
of the AC source to the terminal (black) of
the AC voltmeter. Turn on the circuit breaker,
and then turn on the switch for the AC source.
Record the voltage reading, turn off the
switch then the circuit breaker and return to
the original circuit connection. Repeat the
step for the lamp, and for the 5µF capacitor.
Refer to Figure 3.29 (b), and (c)

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 d.) Using Ohm’s Law, compute the
magnitude of the impedance of the network.
Record it as the measured value. Use the
formula:
R= eR / iR and Xc = ec / ic To connect the circuit, connect the terminal
(red) of AC source to the terminal (black) of
Z= 2
+( Xc)2
lamp. Connect the terminal (red) of lamp to
e.) Compute the magnitude and phase angle
the terminal (black) of the 1.389H. lastly,
of the impedance using the equation Z = R –
connect the terminal (red) of 1.389H to the
jXc , where Xc = 1/ 2πfC. Use 5 uF for the
terminal (black) of AC source.
value of C.
c.) Measure the total current and the
f.) Compute the percent difference
current across the lamp and across the
between the measured and the computed
1.389H inductor.
value of the impedance.
d.) To measure the total current, refer to
figure 3.31 (a) Transfer all the
RL Circuit
connections from the terminal (red) of
a.) Using an ohmmeter, measure and
AC source to the terminal (red) of AC
record the resistance of the inductor.
ammeter. Then connect the terminal
b.) Connect the circuit shown in figure
(red) of AC source to the terminal
3.30
(black) of the AC ammeter. Turn on
the circuit breaker, and then turn on the
switch for the AC source. Record the
current reading, turn off the switch
then the circuit breaker, and return to

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 the original circuit connection. Repeat
the step for the current of lamp, and
1.389H inductor. Refer to Figure
3.31(b), and (c).

e.) Measure the voltage eT, eR and ec. To

measure the voltage eT, refer to Figure
3.32 (a). Connect the terminal (red) of
the Ac source to the terminal (red) of
the AC voltmeter. Then, connect the
terminal (black) of the AC source to
the terminal (black) of the AC
voltmeter. Turn on the circuit breaker,
and then turn on the switch for the AC
source. Record the voltage reading,
turn off the switch then the circuit
breaker and return to the original
circuit connection. Repeat the step for
the lamp, and for the 1.389H inductor.
Refer to Figure 3.32 (b), and (c)
f.) Using Ohm’s Law, compute the
magnitude of the impedance of the
network. Record it as the measured
value. Use the formula:
R= eR / iR and XL = eL/ iL
Z = Vt / It
g.) Compute the magnitude and phase
angle of the impedance using the equation.
Z’= R + RL +jXL, where XL = 2πf. Use 1.389H
for thre value of L.
h.) Compute the percent difference
between the measured and the computed
value of the impedance

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V. Data and Result Z = 400+64.4+j 523.64066 (Calculated)
1. computed value of the impedance. Z = 699.9049 Ohms
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION V −V
RC Circuit
%Diff =
V
㠲㠲
3㠲−h99s9㠲 9
e
R = R / iR %Diff =
h99s9㠲 9
㠲㠲
R = 140V / 0.3A %Diff = 4.299 %
R = 466.6667 Ohms
e
Xc = c / ic
Voltage
R
120V
L
160V
TOTAL
220V
Xc = 170V / 0.3A
(V)
Xc = 566.6667 Ohms
Current 0.3A 0.3A 0.3A
R hhshhh hhshhh ( A)
Z = 734.0905 Ohms (Measured)
R RL Z Z’ % Diff
h㠲⸷〲‹ 㜰㡅‹ 64.4 730 699.9049 4.299
Xc = 530.516477 Ohms
Z = R – jXc VI. References
Z = 466.6667 – j530.516477 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLC_circuit
Z = 706.5589 Ohms @ -48.66 degrees
V −V
%Diff = 㠲㠲
V VII. CONCLUSION AND
3 s㠲9㠲 −㠲hs 89
%Diff = 㠲㠲 RECOMMENDATIONS
㠲hs 89 During this lab session we studied and
%Diff = 3.896 % analyzed theoretically and experimentally an
RC and RL circuits. To do so, we generated
R C TOTAL an AC voltage with a function generator and
Voltage 140V 170V 220V we studied the response of the circuit with an
(V) oscilloscope. Then we calculated and
Current 0.3A 0.3A 0.3A measured the time constant of the circuit and
( A) we compared them.We faced and studied
several problems and situations during this
Z Z’ % Diff lab, like the response of the RL circuit when
734.0905 706.5589 3.896 we used small inductance or the
miscalculations produced by the oscillating
voltage wave
RL Circuit
㠲
R R 㠲s3
R = 400 Ohms
h㠲
XL = 㠲s3
XL = 533.3333 Ohms
9
Z = 㠲s3
Z = 730 Ohms (Measured)
XL = 2π(60Hz)(1.389H)
XL = 523.64066 Ohms

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Macatangay, Krizzia Kaye T.

Age: 20
Born: November 17, 1998
Address: Sta. Rita Batangas City

Thoughts about the Experiment:

This experiment helps us to familiarize
and observed the characteristics of an RLC
circuit.

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