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LAB REPORT EEE141 LAB3

Experiment Name:
construction of parallel and series-parallel network

Objectives:
The objective of this lab is to construct parallel and series-parallel networks and to investigate the
relationships between voltage, current, and resistance in each type of circuit.

Theory:
In an electrical circuit, the resistance of each component affects the flow of current and the voltage
across the circuit. A parallel circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected in parallel with
each other, meaning that the current flows through each component separately. In a parallel circuit, the
total resistance of the circuit is less than the resistance of the individual components. The voltage across
each component is the same, while the current through each component is determined by its resistance
and Ohm's Law (I = V/R).

A series-parallel circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits. In a series-parallel circuit, some
components are connected in series with each other, while others are connected in parallel. The total
resistance of the circuit depends on the arrangement of the components, and can be calculated using
the rules of series and parallel circuits. The voltage across each component in a series-parallel circuit is
not necessarily the same, and the current through each component is determined by its resistance and
the voltage across it.

Apparatus:

1. DC Power Supply

2. Digital Multimeter

3. Prototype Board (Bread Board)

4. Assorted Resistors
Discussion:
The construction of parallel and series-parallel circuits is a fundamental experiment in electrical circuit
analysis. The objective of the experiment is to verify the principles of equivalent resistance, voltage, and
current conditions in parallel networks and to design and measure the parameters of a series-parallel
combinational circuit.

In a parallel network, the voltage across each element is the same, and the total current is equal to the
sum of the currents in each branch. This principle can be verified by measuring the voltage across each
resistor and using Ohm's law to calculate the current in each branch. The results should show that the
voltage across each resistor is the same, and the total current is equal to the sum of the currents in each
branch.

In a series-parallel circuit, the equivalent resistance is the sum of the individual resistances in the series
branches and the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances in the parallel
branches. This principle can be verified by measuring the voltage across each resistor, calculating the
equivalent resistance, and comparing it to the measured value. The percentage of error between the
two values should be small.

The use of a software tool such as NI Multisim can provide a virtual environment for circuit design and
analysis, allowing for simulations and visualizations of circuit behavior. This tool can be used to verify
the results obtained from the physical circuits and provide a deeper understanding of the principles and
behavior of the circuits.

In conclusion, the construction of parallel and series-parallel circuits is an important experiment in


electrical circuit analysis. By verifying the principles of equivalent resistance, voltage, and current
conditions, the experiment provides a foundation for the analysis and design of more complex circuits.
The use of a software tool such as NI Multisim can enhance the understanding of circuit behavior and
provide a useful tool for circuit design and analysis.

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