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Experiment 10: Ohm's Law and Resistance - Theory & Concepts - Circuit Ohms Law

A theory-first lesson on electric current, voltage, resistance, resistivity, Ohm's law, power, temperature effects, I-V characteristics, measurements, simulation, and laboratory verification.

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Interactive engineering simulation

Ohm's Law Circuit Simulator

Switch between series and parallel resistance. Current, power, electron-flow speed, and bulb brightness update immediately.

Supply voltage
12 V
V
148

Drag for exploration or enter an exact value. Press Enter to apply; Escape restores the current value.

Resistance R1
6 Ω
Ω
150

Drag for exploration or enter an exact value. Press Enter to apply; Escape restores the current value.

Resistance R2
4 Ω
Ω
150

Drag for exploration or enter an exact value. Press Enter to apply; Escape restores the current value.

Governing Formulas
Ohm's LawI=VRI = \frac{V}{R}
Equivalent Resistance (series)Req=R1+R2R_{eq} = R_1 + R_2
Circuit with battery resistors and bulbR1R2
Equivalent R
10.00 Ω
Current
1.20 A
Power
14.40 W
Model scope and verification

Use the displayed units and idealizations, then verify the governing balance or compatibility equation before interpreting the result.