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This laboratory experiment introduces students to measuring resistor values using both resistor color codes and a digital multimeter. The document provides background on resistor color codes and how they are used to determine a resistor's theoretical value. It also explains how a multimeter can directly measure a resistor's resistance through applying a current and measuring the voltage drop. The procedure has students record color codes, calculate theoretical values, measure actual values with a multimeter, and ensure the measured values fall within the tolerance range of the theoretical value.

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Laboratory Example With Answer

This laboratory experiment introduces students to measuring resistor values using both resistor color codes and a digital multimeter. The document provides background on resistor color codes and how they are used to determine a resistor's theoretical value. It also explains how a multimeter can directly measure a resistor's resistance through applying a current and measuring the voltage drop. The procedure has students record color codes, calculate theoretical values, measure actual values with a multimeter, and ensure the measured values fall within the tolerance range of the theoretical value.

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Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY


The National Engineering University
Alangilan, Batangas City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE & FINE ARTS

Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering Department

LABORATORY EXPERIMENT #1
Resistor Color Codes and Resistor Value Measurement

Submitted by:

___________________________________________

Submitted to:

Engr. Monique M. Adato Instructor

September ___, 2022

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Objective

To give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with digital multimeters, resistance
measurement, and the resistor color code. When the lab is completed, the student will be able
to use a multimeter to measure the value of a resistor and identify its value from its color code.

Materials

Solderless Experimenters' Board


Digital Multimeter
10 assorted Resistors
wires

Introduction

Many electrical circuits contain multiple variations of resistor networks. Resistors play a vital
role in the distribution and limiting of electric current in a circuit. Students must learn to
identify and measure the values of these components to effectively design and troubleshoot
electrical and electronic circuits. Each resistor has three to five colored bands on them that
represent different values. Reading and decoding these bands allows you to determine a
resistor’s value and accuracy. The figure below shows the three and four band resistor color
codes.

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Figure 1. Three and Four Band Resistor Color Codes.
The first two or three bands determine the significant digits based on the resistor accuracy.
High accuracy resistors use three bands while standard accuracy resistors use two bands. The
next band is the multiplier of the significant digits. The last band is the tolerance. The tolerance
is a percentage that determines the expected range of resistance values based on the marked
value. The following equation shows how to compute the range of expected resistance values
for a known marked value.

Where: R+ = Marked resistance plus the tolerance

R- = Marked resistance minus the tolerance

Rn = marked value or the resistor

T = tolerance in percent

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Another way to identify the value of a resistor is to use a multimeter to measure its resistance.
The multimeter passes a known amount of current to through its leads. The meter then
measures the voltage drop across the resistor being tested and calculates the resistance using
Ohm’s Law.

Procedure

1. Place ten given resistors on your breadboard. Make sure that there is only one resistor per row
and that each leg of the resistor is in a separate row. See figure below for proper resistor
placement.

2. Write down the resistor band colors for each of the resistors in the table.

3. Using the color codes determine the components theoretical resistance.

4. Turn on the multimeter, set the machine to measure resistance, and hook the leads up to the
machine. View the provided course videos to see how to use this instrument.

5. Use your multimeter to measure the actual values of the resistors. Record these values in the
table.

6. After steps one through five have been completed return the resistors to storage. Return the
multimeter and its leads to their proper spot.

7. Fill in the rest of the table that is provided. Use the formulas provided to compute the
acceptable range for the measured resistance values.

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Discussion Points:

What is the significance of the colored bands on resistors?

How does a multi-meter measure resistance?

Why should you not hold the resistor while measuring its resistance?

What happens to current when resistance is increased?

Color Abbreviations

BL = Black G = Green GO = Gold

BN = Brown BU = Blue S = Silver

R = Red V = Violet

O = Orange GR = Grey

Y = Yellow W = White

Table 1
Resistor Color Codes and Measurements
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Theoretical R Plus R Minus Measured
value Tolerance Tolerance Value

Conclusion:

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