Measurements and Breadboard Use Lab
Names of Team
Members_______________________________________________________
Equipment Provided
per team
1. One breadboard
2. One 9 V battery with
connector
3. One resistor
4. One multimeter with
prongs
5. One box of wire
connectors
6. One notebook with
various data
Requirements
1. Using the breadboard with the 9 volt battery, connect the resistor in series.
Get approval of
the setup before
continuing. After approval, obtain initials of instructor below.
Initials of
instructor:___________________________
2. Use the multimeter
provided to measure the following - place the answer on the line following
each requirement,
along with correct units
a. The resistance of the resistor ___________________
b. The voltage drop across the resistor ____________________
c. The current flowing in the circuit ____________________________
3. Using the chart in the
notebook provided each team, determine
a. The stated resistance of the resistor ______________________
b. The stated tolerance of the resistor____________________
4. Compare the results of
item 3 with the measured resistance of the resistor from part 2a and
Respond to this requirement in the
space below.
5. Use the measured current and measured resistance from part 2 to calculate the expected voltage drop across the resistor in accordance with Ohm's law.
Provide calculations
below.
6. Compare the calculated voltage drop from part 5 with the measured voltage drop from part 2b and explain any differences.
Provide your calculations and response in the space below.