Objective of the Activity
This activity aims to measure and compare the flow of electric current through different electronic components to understand their characteristics and behavior in a circuit.
Materials Needed
- Multimeter (to measure current)
- Resistors of different values (e.g., 10Ω, 100Ω, 1kΩ)
- Capacitor
- Inductor
- Breadboard
- Connecting wires
- Power supply (battery)
Procedure
1. Setup the Circuit
- Connect a power supply to the breadboard.
- Create a simple series circuit with one component at a time (resistor, capacitor, and inductor).
2. Measuring Current through Resistors
- Insert a resistor into the circuit.
- Use the multimeter to measure the current flowing through the resistor.
- Record the value.
3. Measuring Current through a Capacitor
- Replace the resistor with a capacitor.
- Measure and record the current flowing through the capacitor.
4. Measuring Current through an Inductor
- Finally, replace the capacitor with an inductor.
- Measure and record the current through the inductor.
5. Analyze Results
- Compare the current readings for each component.
- Discuss how each component affects current flow differently based on their properties (e.g., resistive, capacitive, inductive).
Conclusion
Through this activity, you will observe how different components influence the flow of current in a circuit, leading to a better understanding of electrical principles and the behavior of various components.