ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS:

1. If R is any value, its relationship in I are the following:

 As the value of resistor (R), in ohms, decreases, the current (I) being
subjected to that resistor increases.
 On the other hand, as the value of resistor (R), in ohms, increases, the
current (I) being subjected to that resistor decreases.
 Therefore, the relationship of the Resistance (R) to current (I), is inversely
proportional.
If R is any value, its relationship in V are the following:
 As the value of the voltage increases, the current (I) flowing throughout the
circuit also increases and as it submerge to a decrease in value, the current
(I) also decreases.
 Therefore, the relationship of the voltage (V) to current (I), is directly
proportional.

2. The formula is as follows:

3. The general formula, being formulated and derived through the use of critical
thinking skills, is necessary to undergo validation and further checking to know if it
applies to all and if the formula satisfies the condition when it comes to its voltage,
current and its resistance.
4. The general formula in question 1 will be the basis of the relationship of each value
to one another. To be able to determine it, the basis of coming up with this formula
is from the data that is gathered, as each one of us are subjected to the activity.
Based from all the given data, it is confirmed that it satisfies the given formula in
the previous question.
5. As we double the value of Voltage (V), the effect of it in the current (I) is as follows:
 From the derived and computed formula above, it shows that the value of
current is also doubled.
 On the other hand, halving the given voltage (V), will also bring a halved
value of current submerged in the circuit.
6. For the constant value of Voltage (V), and as we double the resistance (R), the
effect of this in the current (I) are as follows:
 The current (I) will be halved, which is the opposite of the relationship of
Voltage (V) to the current (I) itself.
 However if the resistance (R) will be halved, the current (I) will increase or
will be doubled.
OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS
Based from this activity, each one of us were able to identify the function of electric
power and what the wattmeter is all about. In terms of power, it can be clearly measured
by using the wattmeter. On the other hand, it can also be measured by using the derived
formulas for Power. This is one of the best alternatives to consider especially if the
wattmeter is not readily available inside the laboratory. Based from the schematic diagram
in figure 2a, the voltmeter and ammeter are both in a series circuit with a parallel
connection to the resistor. This connection, based on my own observation is used to
collect the measure of the current flowing to the resistor. However, if the dc power supply
is in high mode, it will conduct a high current and there is a possibility that the resistor will
burn (the resistor will now be a bad ones and will not be able to resist current)
In case of AC circuits, electric power includes power factor along with the product
of voltage and current. In DC circuits, voltage and currents are in phase and hence
power is the product of voltage and current.

But, in AC circuits, there exist a phase difference between voltage and current
and also their instantaneous values vary from time to time. Therefore, the instantaneous
value of power (which is the product of instantaneous voltage and instantaneous
current) is not very important in AC circuit.

As for the figure 2b, in noticing the connection, it is in a parallel state. However,
the availability of the wattmeter is the main problem. So, in this situation, each one of us
carefully analysed the connection to accurately determine the power (P), in watts, by
simply using three different formulas being specified in the table. Based from the data in
Table 2.1, the power being computed in each formula are having (close values with each
other) in which I personally thought that it is accurate enough.

CONCLUSION
In this experiment, I learned that Power (P) can be measured without using the
wattmeter. It is just the fact that the equation P = IV satisfies the measurement for Watt
(W), which is also accurate. In calculating the power in this experiment, it shows close
values with each other which is just having a percent difference of 0.01 to 0.1 percent but
it is noted that all the values must be closely related with each other so, if the values are
extreme, probably there might be something wrong with the connection or the equipment
that you are using. Also, critical thinking and analysis is very important when it comes to
connections whether it is in series, parallel or series-parallel circuit.
On the other hand, Direct current (DC) is a type of current that flows only in one
direction. The flow of direct current in a circuit is only possible when the circuit is closed,
however, if the circuit is open, flow of current stops. A simple circuit requires a power
source that supplies a certain amount of voltage as well as wires to connect the
components. A switch is used to open or close the circuit. In a DC circuit, supply of voltage
creates a potential difference which causes current to flow. The more the voltage
supplied, the more it generates power this is due to its direct relationship in which if the
voltage increases, the power also increases or vice versa. This relationship is outlined by
Ohm’s law.