Table 6. Equivalent Resistance, Voltage and Current Distribution in Parallel ConnectedResistorsCalculated DataMeasured DataResistance (N)CurrentVoltage DropCurrent (A)Voltage Drop(A)(V)(V)R =VI, =%3DR, =I, =V, =I, =V, =R3 =I =V, =I =V, =R123V3=%3DQuestion: Show how you did the calculation of current passing through the resistors forTable 6.Your Answer:Question: In measuring the current through a resistor, the ampermeter is placed in series withthat particular element. What would happen if we tried to measure the resistor current byplacing the ampermeter in parallel with the resistor? Would that allow us to measure thecurrent through the resistor?Your Answer:||

No, it would not allow to measure the current through the resistor.

Question: In measuring the current through a resistor, the ampermeter is placed in series with that particular element. What would happen if we tried to measure the resistor current by placing the ampermeter in parallel with the resistor? Would that allow us to measure the current through the resistor?

Question: In measuring the current through a resistor, the ampermeter is placed in series with that particular element. What would happen if we tried to measure the resistor current by placing the ampermeter in parallel with the resistor? Would that allow us to measure the current through the resistor?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

Section21.2: Resistance And Ohm’s Law

Problem 21.2QQ

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