Page numbers:

1-Abstract……………………………………………………………………………….2

2-Introduction…………………………………………………………………………2

3-Objective……………………………………………………………………………..3

4-Equipment……………………………………………………………………………3

5-Steps…………………………………………………………………………………….3

6-Table-1,Table-2,Table-3……………………………………………………….4

7-conclusion……………………………………………………………………………5

8- Reference…………………………………………………………………………….5

Abstract:
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Resistors are said to be in “Series”, when they are connected at a single node .Because all

the current flowing through the first resistor has no other way to go , it must also go

through the second resistor and the third and so on . Then , resistors in series have a

common current flowing through them , because the current can take only one path .So the

amount of current that flows through a set of resistors in series will be the same at all points

in a series resistor network . For example :series resistor current in the following example

the resistors R1,R2,R3 are all connected together in series between points A and B with a

common current, it is flowing through them .

Introduction:

Individual resistors can be connected together in either a series connection ,a parallel

connection or combination of both of them ,If we want to produce complex resistor

networks whose equivalent resistance is the mathematical combination of the individual

resistors ,we connected them together .A resistor is not only a fundamental electronic

component that can be used to convert a current to a voltage or a voltage to a

current .Resistors in series or complicated resistor networks can be replaced by a single

equivalent resistor ,and no matter what the combination or complexity of the resistor

network is . All resistors obey the same basic rules as defined by Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s

circuit laws .

Objective :
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To verify that the total resistance in a series connected circuit is sum of the individual
resistance .

Equipment:
Dc power supply 0-10 V

2 VOMs (or DVMs)

Resistors (1/4 W): 1KΩ 3.9kΩ

2KΩ 5.1KΩ

3KΩ ±5 percent

Steps:
1-calculate the upper and lower limits of the resistance for each resistor and record these in
Table-1 .

2-Use the ohmmeter to measure the actual values of each resistor and record these under
Rmeas.

3-complete Table-2 by calculating the upper and lower limits to R T(=R1+R2+R3+R4+R5),and

then measuring the actual value of RT by series connection the resistors .Does the measured
value equal the sum of the individual measured values ? If not ,why not ?

4-Using a value for Vs of 10 V , calculate the nominal , minimum, and maximum values for I
in the circuit and record them in Table -2.

5-connect the circuit and adjust Vs to a value of 10 V .Measure the current I and record it
under Imeas in Table-2.(Does it appear consistent with Rmeas ?).

6-Using a value for I of 0.5mA ,Calculate the nominal ,minimum, and maximum values for V s
in order to sustain this current through the series combination .Record these in Table-3.

7-Connect the circuit and adjust Vs until I=0.5mA . Measure the voltage and record it in
Table -3.(Does it appear consistent with Rmeas?).

R 1KΩ 2KΩ 3KΩ 3.9kΩ 5.1KΩ RT=15KΩ

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Rmin 1.43 KΩ 1.9 KΩ 2.85 KΩ 3.707 KΩ 4.85 KΩ 14.74 KΩ

Rmax 1.58 KΩ 2.1 KΩ 3.15 KΩ 4.095 KΩ 5.36 KΩ 16.29 KΩ

Rmeas 1.48 KΩ 1.95 KΩ 2.96 kΩ 3.84 KΩ 5.06 KΩ 15.34 KΩ

Table-1

Table-2
Inom 0.667 V
Vs = Imin 0.614 V
10 V Imax 0.678 V
Imea 0.66 V
s

Table-3

Vnom 7.5 mA
I= Vmin 7.37 mA
0.5m Vmax 8.15 mA
A
Vmeas 7.8 mA

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Conclusion:

The total resistance in a series connected circuit is the sum of the individual resistance. The

greatest resistance dominates the equivalent value. By KCL, all series -connected resistors

carry the same current .

Reference:

*Experiment 5-SERIES RESISTIVE CIRCUITS.

*NILSSON.RIEDEL reference.

*Fundamentals of Electric Circuits reference.

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