Objectives:
To construct a series-parallel circuit correctly and measure its equivalent resistance.
To predict and verify electrical characteristics of a series-parallel circuit using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws, and Voltage and Current divider rules.
Determine the various branch currents in the circuit using the current divider rule. Verify the same using the simulation and actual measurement after wiring the circuit. Report on any differences in the values and why that might be the case.
Questions:
- Did you prove Kirchhoff's Voltage Law to be true for the series-parallel circuit?
- Explain how you proved Kirchhoff's Voltage Law.
- Did you prove Kirchhoff's Current Law to be true for the series-parallel circuit?
- How much power did this circuit dissipate?