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LAB REPORT
To determine the charge of capacitor in series and parallel.
Appratus:
Capacitor, multimeter, jumper wires and breadboard.
Capacitor:
A capacitor is a passive two-terminal electronic component that
stores electrical energy in an electric field. The effect of a capacitor is
known as capacitance. While some capacitance exists between any
two electrical conductors in proximity in a circuit, a capacitor is a
component designed to add capacitance to a circuit. The capacitor
was originally known as a condenser. The original name is still widely
used in many languages, but not commonly in English. An ideal
capacitor is defined as the ratio of the positive or negative charge Q
on each conductor to the voltage V between them. 𝐶 =
𝑄
𝑉
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Procedure:
First, we determine the charges stored in each capacitor by
using multimeter to make list of values for finding series and
parallel result by formula.
After this, we will determine the charges of capacitors stored in
series and parallel by using breadboard to compare the result
of multimeter and breadboard.
Formula used:
For capacitors in series:
1 1 1 1
= + +⋯+
𝐶𝑒𝑞 𝐶1 𝐶2 𝐶𝑛
Ceq = C1 + C2 + ⋯ + Cn
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Series Circuit:
S. Total capacitance value (µ𝑭)
NO.
Calculated using Measured with
formula breadboard
1.
Parallel Circuit:
S. Total capacitance value (µF)
NO. Calculated using Measured with
formula breadboard
1.
Precautions:
Do not charge by higher current or higher voltage than
specified.
Do not reverse placement of (+) and (-).
Do not solder directly to the capacitor.
Keep capacitors out of children’s reach.
Do not heat, disassemble, nor dispose of in fire.
In case of leakage or a strange smell, keep away from fire to
prevent ignition of any leaked electrolyte.
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