ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Angeles City

GENERAL PHYSICS 2
WORKSHEET: READING RESISTOR VALUES

Name: ___________________________________ Section: ____________ Score: ___________

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I. Read the color bands of each resistor to find their resistance values.

Resistance Value % Tolerance

II. Color the bands (4 bands) of each resistor to match their given resistance values.

120 Ω (±10%) 4.3 kΩ (±5%)

68 kΩ (±20%) 1.2 MΩ (±10%)

III. Color the bands (5 bands) of each resistor to match their given resistance values.

120 Ω (±10%) 4.3 kΩ (±5%)

68 kΩ (±20%) 1.2 MΩ (±10%)

Note: Print this worksheet on long bond paper (8”x13”) in color. This worksheet should be done individually and
submitted on or before the deadline. Penalties for late submissions, failure to follow any instructions and any
means of dishonesty shall be strictly imposed.
 ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Angeles City

GENERAL PHYSICS 2
WORKSHEET: RESISTORS IN SERIES AND PARALLEL

Names: ___________________________________ Section: ____________ Score: ___________

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I. Determine the resistance values of the resistors by reading the color bands and measuring using the
multimeter. Calculate for the difference and percent error between measured resistance values.

# Color Band Reading Multimeter Reading Difference % Error

R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10

II. Construct your own circuit as directed using different combinations of resistors available. On the
blank breadboard diagram, draw (using a pencil) how the resistors are connected on your actual
breadboard. Label the resistors properly. Measure the experimental equivalent resistance of the
circuit using a multimeter. Calculate for the theoretical equivalent resistance of the circuit and the
percent error between theoretical and experimental values. Write complete solutions for full credit.

1. 5 RESISTORS IN SERIES

Resistance
R#
Values

Solution:

Theoretical Value Experimental Value Percentage Error

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2. 5 RESISTORS IN PARALLEL

Resistance
R#
Values

Solution:

Theoretical Value Experimental Value Percentage Error

3. 5 RESISTORS IN SERIES & PARALLEL

Resistance
R#
Values

Solution:

Theoretical Value Experimental Value Percentage Error

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 4. 10 RESISTORS IN SERIES & PARALLEL

Resistance
R#
Values

Solution:

Theoretical Value Experimental Value Percentage Error

Question:
5. How accurate were the theoretical and experimental value? Where can you account for the difference
and percentage error?
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Note: Print this worksheet on long bond paper (8”x13”). This worksheet may be done in pairs or groups of 3
persons only. Submit this on or before the deadline. Penalties for late submissions, failure to follow instructions,
and any means of dishonesty shall be strictly imposed.