How to Measure DC Voltage and Current in a Series Resistor Circuit.

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Clyde Lettsome, PhD, PE

Clyde Lettsome, PhD, PE

9 років тому

In the video I demonstrate how to measure voltage and current in a resistor circuit where the resistors are in series. This is a very common activity performed in a Electricity and Magnetism Physics Lab.
If you have problems seeing the resistance placement in this video, you may watch this video • Simulated Circuit Set ... for additional explanation. The video has simulated series, parallel and combination circuit connection on a proto-typing board.
Note: To ask questions, please visit my site at clydelettsome.com/blog/ask-th...

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@RemindMeToRead
@RemindMeToRead 8 років тому
Thank you so much for this video. It's EXACTLY what I was looking for. I have a midterm tomorrow and you've made me a lot more confident.
@mut3753
@mut3753 Рік тому
6 yrs ago. TONYA WE NEED A LIFE UPDATE
@ahmad_hun
@ahmad_hun Рік тому
7 years later I am also watching for my mid 😅
@TheDaggerman30
@TheDaggerman30 8 років тому
Such a great and very helpful instructional video...this helped me a ton to brush up on skills for my midterm (which with your help, I made 100!)
@cme9879
@cme9879 Рік тому
This video was perfect for me! I was working a science lab that simply asked us to "measure the voltage and amperage" at different places, and I had no idea how! This was a lifesaver.
@abenwinUT
@abenwinUT 2 роки тому
Great Video. 7 Years old but still timely and very well done.
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 2 роки тому
Thank you. Please like, share, and subscribe.
@angelofdarkness243
@angelofdarkness243 Рік тому
Amazing, and really flawless explaination. Our teacher recommended us this video.
@jeromeasafa6302
@jeromeasafa6302 Рік тому
7 year old video and it saved me. Forgot how to measure current since I'm so use to doing it with a claclulator, saved me right before my midterm skills test
@c.g.6325
@c.g.6325 Рік тому
Excellent video! Thank you very much for a wonderful and concise explanation.
@mumbles552
@mumbles552 16 днів тому
Great explanation. Thanks for posting!
@MrUbiquitousTech
@MrUbiquitousTech 7 років тому
Good demo, thanks for sharing!
@claude77573
@claude77573 Рік тому
As an add-on comment, to measure current, you can also measure the voltage drop at any resistor (assuming you know the precise value of the resistor), and apply the calculation V(drop)/resistance to compute the current. The voltage drop is the voltage going into the resistor minus the voltage coming out of the resistor. This requires two measurements - except for the last resistor. Since the last resistor has a voltage of zero at it's exit point, you can just measure the voltage going into it and then divide that by the resistor value to compute the circuit current. Using this method, you don't have to "break the circuit", rip out components, remember to move the test leads from the Amps input back to the Voltage inputs (resulting in blown multimeter fuses), etc. If measuring AC current, us the DC equivalent, Vrms for the voltage measurement.
@gbadamosimateen940
@gbadamosimateen940 Місяць тому
Thanks for the tip man
@shmkrar1153
@shmkrar1153 8 місяців тому
This video helped me a lot! Thanks!
@davidm3210
@davidm3210 2 роки тому
Very helpful, thank you Professor.
@DarkRitualBear
@DarkRitualBear 2 місяці тому
This literally saved me my god you made it so easy to understand
@dentitanium
@dentitanium 6 років тому
This video saved me!
@gaudencioalcivar1642
@gaudencioalcivar1642 2 роки тому
Outstanding explanation
@enedinocristobal7288
@enedinocristobal7288 7 місяців тому
Thank you so much. Highly appreciate it.
@adamdebesai
@adamdebesai 8 років тому
Great video!
@AlmightyOne24
@AlmightyOne24 7 років тому
Thanks Sir, helps so much :)
@idrissakeita6249
@idrissakeita6249 8 років тому
very helpful
@joshc1275
@joshc1275 2 роки тому
Very helpful!
@user-jd6og8mj9v
@user-jd6og8mj9v 4 місяці тому
Thankyou.It was helpful
@joshuamarchena7920
@joshuamarchena7920 3 роки тому
Good video , well-spoken .
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 3 роки тому
Thank you kindly. Please like, share and subscribe.
@MyHomeMyTurf
@MyHomeMyTurf 2 роки тому
Good Tutorial
@alexandrabarajas5939
@alexandrabarajas5939 3 роки тому
Loved this video. Thank you so much for the help!!!
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 3 роки тому
Glad it was helpful! Please like, share, and subscribe.
@ThuNguyen-fk9vt
@ThuNguyen-fk9vt 7 років тому
thank you!!
@snippits75
@snippits75 4 роки тому
Have not done this stuff since I took some electronic classes back in the early 90's. Thanks for refreshing my memory! Where did the .05 volts go? Voltage drops across the three resistors added up to 4.95 volts. Resistor tolerance I guess.
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 4 роки тому
Hi snippits75, Thanks for asking. Remember wires have resistance. Some of the 0.05 voltage will be dropped in the wires. In addition. There is some uncertainty related to the multimeter. This will account for the remainder of the of the 0.05 Volts. Like, share, and subscribe.
@snippits75
@snippits75 4 роки тому
@@CALettsomePhDPE I forgot about the wire resistance. Thanks for pointing that out! Glad I watched this because I was about to blow a fuse on my meter. I need to measure the current going through some resistors coming off a four way rotary switch, so I can buy another rotary switch with the proper current rating. I forgot about lifting a leg!
@ayahesham4635
@ayahesham4635 3 роки тому
Thank you so much .
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 3 роки тому
You're most welcome. Please share, like and subscribe.
@mdhasinsadadabirabir5020
@mdhasinsadadabirabir5020 11 місяців тому
Thankyou sir
@74dorset
@74dorset 3 роки тому
Thank you!!
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 2 роки тому
You're welcome! Please like, share, and subscribe.
@phyochanaye
@phyochanaye 3 місяці тому
Thanks sir
@rox852456
@rox852456 7 років тому
If the 3rd resistor wasn't connected, would u need a black jumper cable to connect it in series or no?
@deedavis926
@deedavis926 5 років тому
That’s what I needed to know today on my midterm and the teacher was being a bitch
@yoditfshatsion207
@yoditfshatsion207 2 роки тому
thank you.
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 2 роки тому
You're welcome! Please like, share and subscribe.
@speaknow.
@speaknow. 3 дні тому
hello sir, is it possible for me to reach out to you for help with a circuit? i have a very complex circuit on paper but i just cannot make an actual circuit out of it
@muhindobennet3183
@muhindobennet3183 2 роки тому
Thanks
@carolx3907
@carolx3907 9 років тому
Does it matter at which point on the circuit you break to measure the current? ie can you measure the current of the circuit by breaking between the 5v input and the first resistor?
@james77011
@james77011 5 років тому
The current in a series circuit is the same at all points, so no it doesn't matter
@EdwinCloud
@EdwinCloud 5 років тому
what is the name of this component that is a plug allowing you to easly attach the multimeter to the breadboard? thanks
@james77011
@james77011 5 років тому
if i understand u, those are called binding posts
@JasonCarmichael
@JasonCarmichael 4 роки тому
How do I measure a Series and Parallel circuit? 2S4P? I understand how to do the Voltage, but I am uncertain of the current on a 2S4P setup.
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 4 роки тому
Hi Jason, Thanks for asking the question. Measuring voltage and current does not change. Measure voltage across a component (voltage drop) or at a point relative to ground. When measuring current break the circuit and measure the current at the break. This will give you the current at the point of the break. I have a few videos on my channel that may help. I hope that helps. CAL
@yentl2247
@yentl2247 4 роки тому
It helps to put the video on 1.5 times speed to understand it hé
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 9 років тому
In a series circuit it does not matter.
@mahdiniknami5092
@mahdiniknami5092 4 роки тому
ok
@shadon_official2510
@shadon_official2510 3 роки тому
Why did you have to break the circuit to calculate the current?
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 3 роки тому
Thank you for asking. The current has to go through the ammeter in order to determine the change in charge through the meter over a given period of time. I hope that helps. Please like, share and subscribe.
@james77011
@james77011 5 років тому
Current flows from negative to positive
@CALettsomePhDPE
@CALettsomePhDPE 5 років тому
Electrons flow from negative to positive. Despite this, we say current flows from positive to negative. It was a mistake made long ago but we (scientist, engineers, electricians, electronic techs,...... everyone) continue to use it.
@BobtheBuilder249
@BobtheBuilder249 7 років тому
Isn't R1 and R3 in parallel, not series? So this would be a series /parallel circuit
@james77011
@james77011 5 років тому
no, this is a legit series circuit.. R1 is coming from positive power . And the end of R1 is in the same row as the front leg of R2 and so on
@saqibmubeen9280
@saqibmubeen9280 Рік тому
Thanks sir
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