Experiment 05 Superposition Theorem: Course Learning Outcomes (Clos)
Experiment 05 Superposition Theorem: Course Learning Outcomes (Clos)
Experiment 05 Superposition Theorem: Course Learning Outcomes (Clos)
SUPERPOSITION THEOREM
OBJECTIVE:
The activity aims: This experiment demonstrates the measurements of resistance. The experiment
involves verification of the Delta to Wye Conversion.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs) COURSE LEARNING
At the end of the activity, the students OUTCOMES (CLOs)
should be able to: Understand the basic of
electrical circuits 1 2 3
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
1. 10 Resistors with different values
2. Multimeter
3. Power Supply
4. Battery
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THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Considering voltage source one by one, this network is equivalent to the sum of the two networks in
Figure 2 below.
Adding the results from both networks will give the total current or voltage through the load. In the
following experiment we will prove the superposition method.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Build the circuit below using actual resistor and power supply or battery. Connect a voltage
probe for R1 and R3. Calculate the current flowing thru R1and R3. Record the
measurements on the Results section.
2. Build the circuit below using actual resistor and power supply or battery. Connect a voltage
probe for R1 and R3. Calculate the current flowing thru R1 and R3. Record the
measurements on the Results section.
3. Build the circuit below using actual resistor and power supply or battery. Connect a voltage
probe for R1 and R3. Calculate the current flowing thru R1 and R3. Record the
measurements on the Results section.
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Result
Procedure 1
Procedure 2
Procedure 3
Discussion
It is a tool for analyzing circuits that have multiple independent sources and operate in a linear and
bilateral manner. With this tool, you can easily determine the voltage or current across any element
by considering each source and then summing up their effects. In circuits that meet the criteria of
being linear, bilateral, and having sources, the response (voltage or current) across any element can
be found by summing up the responses caused by each independent source acting alone while
replacing all other independent sources with their internal impedances.
By illustrating the connection between voltage, current, and resistance in circuits, the experiment
directly links to Ohm's Law, a foundational idea in electrical engineering. By measuring the voltage
between resistors and figuring out the current flow that results, the experiment verifies the accuracy
of Ohm's Law and offers empirical support for its use in practical circuits.
Conclusion/Recommendation:
It makes the analysis of circuits with multiple independent sources easier by dividing them into smaller
sub-circuits with only one source. This approach can be time-saving compared to solving the entire
circuit at once. Furthermore, using the theory of superposition can help with troubleshooting and
optimization procedures by providing insights into the behavior of particular circuit components. It's
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crucial to remember that the superposition theorem only applies to linear circuits; circuits with
dependent sources or characteristics that are nonlinear might not be a good fit.
Group Members:
Supetran, Reizcel
Tobias, Kriezl
Olaco, Russell
Solmoro, Jeohllie