PreLab – Basic Circuits                 Name:

 

  1. What schematic symbol is used to represent a resistor?

What schematic symbol is used to represent the power supply/source?

a.    

 

b.    

c.    

 

d.    

a.    

 

b.    

c.    

 

d.    

  1. Below is a schematic of three resistors in series.  Please draw in a schematic with 3 resisters in parallel.

 

     

  1. Please label the three common types of connectors.

                ________________

 

                    ________________

 

                    ________________

  1. Ammeters are always connected in _______. 

      The units of current are _________.

  1. Voltmeters are always connected in _______. 

      The units for voltage are ________.

  1. If the current is measured as 1 Amp at the power supply, and three identical resistors are connected in series, what is the current through a single resistor?
    1. 1 A
    2. 1/3 A
    3. 3 A
  1. If the voltage drop across the power supply is 100 Volts, and three identical resistors are connected in series, what is the voltage drop about a single resistor?
    1. 100 V
    2. 0 V
    3. 33 1/3 V
  1. If the current is measured as 1 Amp at the power supply, and three identical resistors are connected in parallel, what is the current through a single resistor?
    1. 1 A
    2. 1/3 A
    3. 3 A
  1. If the voltage drop across the power supply is 100 Volts, and three identical resistors are connected in parallel, what’s the voltage drop about a single resistor?
    1. 100 V
    2. 0 V
    3. 33 1/3 V
  1. When a multimeter is switched to ammeter setting, why is one lead always plugged into “A” (amp) instead of “mA” (milliamp) when you are not sure which you should choose?

a.     Amps is the generally the correct value

b.     mA is such a small unit the meter may display an error

c.     Each setting has a fuse and the Amp setting is less likely to exceed the maximum value

d.     this is just the convention

 

 

¼ Problem Bonus

 

T / F    Only voltmeters (as opposed to ammeters) ALWAYS have one of the two plugs (leads) plugged in the “Common”.