CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-UNIVERSITY

EE383 P2
Experiment 2
KIRCHHOFF’S LAWS APPLIED IN A TWO SOURCE CIRCUIT

Submitted By:
Carl Christian V. Illut, BSME-CS-2

Submitted To:
Paolo Josemari P. Zafra REE, MEng EE
I. Objectives

-Refer to manual.

II. Devices and Apparatus

- Refer to manual.

III. Theory
- Refer to manual.

IV. Procedure
- Refer to manual.

V. Circuit Diagram and Components used

- Refer to manual.

VI. Graphs
- Refer to manual.
 VII. Results, Data and Calculations

Ve1 Ve2 Vr1 Vr2 Vr3 Vr3

Measured Value Measured Value Calculated Value
Normal 10.01 -10 3.949 16.07 6.073 7.2
Fault F8 10.01 -10 3.843 16.19 6.182 6.182
Fault F9 10.01 -10 19.69 0.006 -9.95 0.405
Modification M8 10.01 -10 5.313 14.73 4.676 0.104
Modification M9 10.01 -10 4.812 15.26 5.25 68.25

Measured Value Calculated Value

I1 I2 I3
Normal 5.2 4.4 9.6
Fault F8 5.1 4.5 9.6
Fault F9 26.4 27.6 54
Modification M8 7.0 6.4 13.9
Modification M9 4.9 4.2 9.1

Calculations:
VII. Results, Data and Calculations
VII. Results, Data and Calculations
VII. Results, Data and Calculations
 VIII. Observation and Interpretation of Data

In a two-source circuit applying Kirchhoff's Laws, the recorded

data reveals consistent adherence to Kirchhoff's Current Law
(KCL) at junctions and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) around
closed loops. The application of Kirchhoff's Laws in the two-
source circuit demonstrates the effective analysis and prediction
of current distributions and voltage drops. The observed
conformity to KCL confirms the conservation of charge at
junctions, while adherence to KVL reinforces the energy
conservation principle in closed loops. This underscores the
utility of Kirchhoff's Laws in understanding and characterizing the
behavior of circuits with multiple sources.
IX. Conclusion

In exploring Kirchhoff's Laws applied to a two-source

circuit, it becomes evident that these foundational
principles are indispensable tools for engineers in
understanding and analyzing complex electrical
networks. The consistent validation of Kirchhoff's
Current Law (KCL) and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) in
our experiment emphasizes their practical utility. As an
engineering student, this experience underscores the
significance of Kirchhoff's Laws as essential tools for
solving real-world problems, particularly in navigating
the complexities introduced by multiple sources in
electrical circuits. These laws serve as invaluable guides
in designing and troubleshooting circuits, reinforcing
their central role in the engineer's toolkit.