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Series Parallel Connection of Resistance

The document outlines a practical experiment to study the effects of resistances connected in series and parallel on potential difference, current, and total resistance. It includes the aim, apparatus needed, formulas for calculating current and resistance, and a step-by-step procedure for conducting the experiment. Additionally, it provides observation tables for recording data and emphasizes the importance of comparing experimental results with calculated values.

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Series Parallel Connection of Resistance

The document outlines a practical experiment to study the effects of resistances connected in series and parallel on potential difference, current, and total resistance. It includes the aim, apparatus needed, formulas for calculating current and resistance, and a step-by-step procedure for conducting the experiment. Additionally, it provides observation tables for recording data and emphasizes the importance of comparing experimental results with calculated values.

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PRACTICAL NO.

: 4 RESISTANCES IN SERIES AND PARALLEL

Aim:
1. To study the effect of Resistances connected in series on potentialdifference
(V), current (I) and total resistance.
2. To study the effect of Resistances connected in parallel on potentialdifference
(V), current (I) and total resistance.

Apparatus: Voltmeter, Miliameter, Resistances, Rheostat, Battery, ConnectingWires


Link for simulation: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-
construction-kit-dc_all.html
Figure:

Formula:

1. Current passing through resistance:


𝑉
I= 𝑅
Where, V = Voltage
I= Current
R= Total Resistance
2. Total Resistance for series connection:
R = R1+ R2+ R3+ ……… +Rn
3. Total Resistance for series connection:
1 1 1 1 1
= + + + ………+
𝑅 𝑅1 𝑅2 𝑅3 𝑅𝑛
Procedure:
➢ Interpret circuit diagram and identify components of it.
➢ Prepare circuit as per circuit diagram and check the connections beforeswitching it
on.

Dr. SSGP, Surat Modern Physics


➢ Adjust circuit for the first resistance Note the value of current ( I)andpotential
difference (V) in ammeter and voltmeter respectively.
➢ Now connect the second resistance in series and note down the
corresponding reading on ammeter and voltmeter.
➢ Repeat above steps for other three readings.
➢ Calculate the resistance value from the table.
➢ Calculate the value of total resistance from given formula 2 and 3.
➢ Compare the experimental and calculated value of R and conclude theresult.
Observation table:

Table 1: For Series Connection:

No. Current passing Potential difference Current Resistance value


through unknown across resistance 𝐕
resistance 𝐑=
𝐈
V (volts)
I = I’ × 10-3 (A) (Ω)
I’ (mA)

Table 2: For Parallel Connection:

No. Current passing Potential difference Current Resistance value


through unknown across resistance 𝐕
resistance 𝐑=
𝐈
V (volts)
I = I’ × 10-3 (A) (Ω)
I’ (mA)

Dr. SSGP, Surat Modern Physics


Calculation:
1. Resistance value For Series Connection:

i. Mean value from table:

ii. From formula 2:

2. Resistance value For Parallel Connection:


i. Mean value from table:

ii. From formula 3:

Result:
1. a) Calculated Value of Effective resistance R in series connectionRs= Ω
b) Experimental Value of Effective resistance R in series connection
Rs = Ω
2. a) Calculated Value of Effective resistance R in parallel connectionRp = Ω
b) Experimental Value of Effective resistance R in parallel connection
Rp = Ω
Conclusion:

Precaution:

Dr. SSGP, Surat Modern Physics


Question:
1. Write equations for current in series and parallel connection.

2. State mathematical form of current law of a series circuit.

3. State mathematical form of Voltage law of a series circuit.

Sign: Marks:

Dr. SSGP, Surat Modern Physics

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