To study how Ohm’s Law is applied in

electrical circuits. To become familiar with

the sign conventions of voltage and current.

OHM’s LAW
Experiment No. 3

Professor: Engr. Eufemia A. Garcia

 A. DISCUSSION

The current in most material under fixed environmental conditions, is directly proportional to the
potential difference across it. The resistance of the material is the proportionality constant. The
relationship is known as OHM’s LAW.

I =V / R
In dealing with simple circuits or with parts of a more complex circuit, Ohm’s Law could be applied. The
resistance used in the circuit could be that of a single resistor or the equivalent resistance of a group of
resistors.

We could easily establish current direction by using an ammeter. A conventional ammeter could have an
uphill deflection if the current enters its positive terminal and leaves its negative terminal. Current I AB is
positive if is directed from A to point B. Also, it could be easily be established that a potential difference
V AB is positive if point A is at a higher potential than point B by using a voltmeter. A voltmeter will have
an uphill deflection if its positive terminal is maintained at a higher potential.

B. PROCEDURE

1. Create the circuit shown in figure A.

2. Measure and record the voltage Vs and current I T .
Vs
3. Compute for the equivalent resistance between point A and point E using the formula . This
IT
will serve as the computed value.
4. Measure and record I 1 , I 2 , V bc , V be , V cd
 C. DATA AND RESULTS

Vs IT Rae
Measured 12 V 2.609 mA 4.6 kΩ
Computed
% Difference
Table 1

I1 I2 V bc V be V cd
Measured 1.565 mA 1.044 mA 6.261 V 9.391 V 3.13 V
Computed
% Difference
Table 2

D. COMPUTATION
E. OBSERVATION

F. CONCLUSION
G. QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS
a. What is meant by mil-foot section of wire?

b. Why does the V/I ratio of an electric circuit indicate its ability to oppose electric current
rather than its ability to permit current flow?

c. An electric fuse consists of a small strip of wire with a low temperature. The current in
the protected circuit flows through this strip. Which will have a greater resistance a 10A
or a 20A fuse? Explain.

d. How much resistance should be connected in series with a 50-ohm lamp rated 2A if it is
to be used in a 120 volt line?