15.4: Procedure

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1. Using an RLC meter, measure the values of the two capacitors and two inductors and record them in Table 15.5.1. Also, measure the equivalent DC series resistance of the two inductors and record them in Table 15.5.1. Using these values, determine and record the theoretical series and parallel combinations specified in Table 15.5.2.

2. Connect the two capacitors in series and measure the total capacitance using the RLC meter. Record this value in Table 15.5.2. Repeat this process for the remaining combinations in Table 15.5.2. Also determine and record the deviations.

3. Consider the circuit of Figure 15.1 using E = 5 volts, C1 = 100 nF and C2 = 220 nF. Determine the voltage across each capacitor and record these values in Table 15.5.3.

4. Only perform this step if an electrostatic voltmeter is available for measurements as a typical DMM will give incorrect results due to loading effects. Build the circuit of Figure 15.1 using E = 5 volts, C1 = 100 nF and C2 = 220 nF. Measure the voltage across each capacitor and record these values in Table 15.5.3. Also determine and record the deviations.

5. Consider the circuit of Figure 15.2 using E = 10 volts, R1 = 4.7 k, R2 = 10 k, C = 100 nF and L = 1 mH. Determine the steady state voltage across each component and record these values in Table 15.5.4.

6. Build the circuit of Figure 15.2 using E = 10 volts, R1 = 4.7 k, R2 = 10 k, C = 100 nF and L = 1 mH. Energize the circuit. It will reach steady state in less than one second. Measure the steady state voltage across each component and record these values in Table 15.5.4. Also determine and record the deviations.