The design of the battery-resistor circuit in Multisim Live involved the configuration of a simple parallel

circuit consisting of resistors ( R ) and a Voltage source(V) . The primary objectives are to analyze the
current flow through the resistor and measure voltage drops across different points in the circuit, to
teach the student how to use different software to create electrical diagrams, and to familiarize KVL
method to determine voltages and currents in a circuit.

The chosen values for the components were a resistor with a resistance of R = 10 kΩ, 2 kΩ, 1 kΩ, and a
battery with a 9 Volts. These values were selected to achieve a time constant sufficient for observing
meaningful changes in voltage, and currents across the resistor within a reasonable simulation time.

The schematic diagram below illustrates the arrangement of the components:

(Ang Diagram)

Resistors ( R ): Three resistors with resistance of 10kΩ, 1kΩ and 2kΩ were selected to provide
different levels of resistance allowing for a significant voltage drops while ensuring sufficient and
measureable currents. This choice facilitates the analysis of current behaviors and voltage drops
across the resistors.

Battery ( V ): This circuit is powered by a battery with a constant voltage source of 9V. This
choice provides a stable voltage throughout simulation, allowing of consistent analysis of current
flow and voltage drops.

The resistors’ resistance value was chosen to strike a balance between generating measureable voltage
drop and avoiding excessive current. The battery voltage ensure an ample potential difference across the
resistor, enabling the analysis of voltage drops with clarity. The selected resistors and battery values are
within the supported range of MultisimLive, ensuring a realistic and reliable simulation.

Simulation Setup Details:

 Set up the resistors (R1, R2, R3) in parallel with each other and connect them to the positive and
negative terminals of the battery.
 Connect the positive terminal of the battery to the junction point of R1, R2, and R3.
 Connect the negative terminal of the battery to the other ends of R1, R2, and R3.
 Open Multisim Live and create a new project or circuit file.
  Drag and drop the necessary components onto the workspace, including resistors and a voltage
source.
 Set the resistance values for each resistor according to the chosen values R1= 10 kΩ, R2= 1kΩ,
R3=2kΩ.
 Set the voltage value for the battery into 9V.
 Configure simulation settings, such as simulation type (DC, transient, etc.).
 If analyzing DC behavior, set the analysis type to DC and specify any additional parameters such
as simulation time.
 Add measurement probes to key points in the circuit to observe voltage drops across individual
resistors and total current.
 Ensure that initial conditions are set appropriately, especially if exploring transient behavior.
 Run the simulation and observe voltage readings and current flow through each resistor.
 Record voltage values across each resistor and the total current flowing through the circuit.

Assumptions

The simulation assumes that resistors and the voltage source are ideal components with no inherent
internal resistance, inductance, or capacitance. This simplification may not fully represent real-world
scenarios but is common for introductory circuit simulations. The voltage source (V) is assumed to
provide a constant and stable voltage throughout the simulation. Any variations or fluctuations in the
real-world power supply are not considered in this idealized model. It is assumed that the wires
connecting the components have perfect conductivity with no resistance. The simulation may assume a
steady-state analysis, neglecting transient effects that occur during the circuit’s startup or when there
are sudden changes in input conditions. Transient behavior may be more complex and require additional
analysis. Temperature effects on resistor characteristics are not considered. In reality, resistors may
exhibit variations in resistance due to temperature changes, affecting the overall circuit performance.

Verification of Design

Verify that the circuit components (3 resistors and 1 voltage source) are correctly placed on the
Multisim Live workspace. Confirm the connections between the components, ensuring they are in
parallel as intended. Check and confirm that the resistance values for each resistor and the voltage value
for the source are set correctly within Multisim Live. Add voltage probes at strategic points in the circuit
to measure voltage drops across individual resistors and the total circuit voltage. Add a current probe to
measure the total current flowing through the circuit. Execute the simulation within Multisim Live,
observe the results, including voltage readings across each resistor and the total current flowing through
the circuit. Compare the simulated voltage drops across each resistor with the calculated values based
on Ohm’s Law (V = IR). Ensure that the voltage drops are consistent with the expected values for parallel
resistors. Validate the simulation results against theoretical predictions. Ensure that the observed
behavior aligns with fundamental principles of parallel resistor circuits. Run the simulation multiple
times with different initial conditions or parameter values to ensure the repeatability of results.
Investigate any unexpected behaviors or discrepancies between simulation results and theoretical
expectations. If necessary, revisit the circuit design and simulation settings for accuracy.