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The document outlines a laboratory activity for Circuits II at Marinduque State University, where students are tasked with preparing RL, RC, and RLC circuits using computer simulation and measuring electrical quantities. The activity includes objectives, materials, procedures, results, discussions, and conclusions based on theoretical and practical applications of circuit analysis. Students are expected to analyze discrepancies between theoretical and simulated results, emphasizing the importance of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electrical engineering.

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Lab - Act - 1 - AC CKT

The document outlines a laboratory activity for Circuits II at Marinduque State University, where students are tasked with preparing RL, RC, and RLC circuits using computer simulation and measuring electrical quantities. The activity includes objectives, materials, procedures, results, discussions, and conclusions based on theoretical and practical applications of circuit analysis. Students are expected to analyze discrepancies between theoretical and simulated results, emphasizing the importance of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electrical engineering.

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Marinduque State University

College of Engineering
Main Campus Boac/Branches: Sta. Cruz· Torrijos· Gasan

Tel.No. (042) 754-0178 Email Address: [email protected]


Panfilo M. Manguera Sr. Rd., Tanza, Boac, Marinduque 4900

Website: www.mscmarinduque.edu.ph

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 1


IN
CIRCUITS II (ECAC 5L)

Submitted by:

GROUP NO. ____

Nash Ezekiel M. Malimata


Rhona Leah Riego
BSECE 2

Submitted to:

MA. IRENE C. MITANTE, REE, MSEE


Instructor III

Rating

Date of Submission:

March 13, 2025

I. Objectives
In this laboratory activity, students are expected to achieve the following
goals:

1. Prepare RL, RC and RLC circuits using computer simulation.


2. Measure electrical quantities (voltage or current) using simulation
instruments.
3. Compare theoretical and practical results given by the simulation.

II. Materials
Personal computer/Laptop/smart Phones
Calculator, pen, and paper

III. Procedures
Perform the following steps:

1. Analyze the following problems with simple AC Circuits.


2. Determine the parameters required in each problem and provide your
answer on the table provided in Part IV.
3. After solving the theoretical parameters, construct the same circuit
using Multisim/Livewire.
4. Measure the same parameters required in problem-solving and record
your answer on the table.
5. Provide a screenshot of the circuit design presenting the measured
values.
6. Observe the values gained. On Part V, discuss these observations and
make conclusions about it.
7. Answer the following guide questions for the conclusion in Part VI.

IV. Results
Read carefully and analyze the following problems:
1. Find the total impedance in rectangular for the following three series
impedances: 12 ∠ 10° , 25 ∠ 15 °, and 34 ∠ 26 ° .
2. A series RC Circuit is connected to a 230-V, 60-cycle source. If the
power taken by the circuit is 4,800 W and the voltage drop across the
resistor is 115 V, calculate the capacitance of the capacitor. (Vrms
value)
3. A series circuit consisting of a variable resistor in series with a
capacitance of 80 µF is connected across a 120-V, 50-Hz supply. To
what value should R be adjusted so that the power absorbed by the
series circuit will be 100 W?
Fill out the table with the data gained from the theoretical computation and
practical application.

Circuit 1
Paramet
Theoretical Values Practical Values
er
L1 5.53 mH 5.53 mH
L2 17.16 mH 17.16 mH
L3 39.53 mH 39.53 mH
Rt 66.51 Ω 66.51 Ω
Lt 62.217 mH 62.217 mH
Zt or 66.51+j23.458 66.51+j23.458
Zeq

Circuit 2
Paramet
Theoretical Values Practical Values
er
R 2.755 Ω 2.755 Ω
C 555.864 µF 555.864 µF
I 41.741 A 41.73 A
P 4800 W 4799.997 W

Circuit 3
Paramet
Theoretical Practical Values
er
R 132.007 Ω 132 Ω
C 80 µF 80 µF
I
P 100 W 100 W

V. Discussion
In this part, briefly discuss the results from the computation and practical
applications for each circuit. Explain if there is any deviation from the
theoretical value and the simulated value and what do these deviations
imply.

The results of our simulation in Multisim showed only small deviations


from the theoretical calculations, confirming the accuracy of our
impedance analysis. These minor differences likely arise from numerical
approximations in the software or slight rounding errors in manual
computations. The practical applications of our circuits are significant, as
impedance plays a crucial role in filters, oscillators, and AC power systems.
Our findings demonstrate that theoretical analysis remains a reliable
method for predicting circuit behavior, with simulations providing a useful
tool for validation. The close agreement between values indicates that
real-world effects, such as parasitic elements, had minimal impact in our
cases. This reinforces the importance of both theoretical and simulated
analysis in circuit design. Overall, our activity successfully verified the
principles of impedance in electrical circuits.

VI. Conclusion
Answer the following guide questions for your conclusion:
1. What did you notice between computation of the values and creating
the circuit design in the simulation software?

First, we have noticed that the circuits are familiar for we have
encountered it in our lecture subject for this course. After we have
solved the theoretical values, we have noticed during our simulation
that the margin of error for the values were little. Meaning to say that
the values in theoretical and practical are nearly or totally the same.
2. Have you encountered several issues or difficulties during the
computation and the simulation process? If yes, how were you able to
cope with the difficulties?

Yes, we have encountered several issues in performing the


simulations. Although the theoretical part of this experiment was
solved with the knowledge we have gained in the past, performing the
practical analyzation in our software seemed to alter the results. We
tried different software to get the same or near the values of our
theoretical values. In the end, it was resolved by using the Multisim
software and setting our power supply into RMS.

3. As a student, how do you prefer analyzing AC Circuits? Theoretical or


Practical? Justify your choice.

As a student, I think it is important to be able to analyze an AC


circuit in both theoretical and practical way. It will just really depend on
what are the given values for each circuit. For example, analyzing the
Circuit 1 of this experiment is easier in theoretical than in practical. But
for the most part of our analyzation, including circuits that we analyzed
in the past, we really do our jobs done easier in practical simulation.
Given the modern software and digital tools that we use, it is near as
accurate in real life AC analyzing.

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