DC Fundamentals Unit 10 – Power in DC Circuits
Exercise 2 – Power in a Parallel Resistive Circuit ....................................................................
EXERCISE OBJECTIVE
When you have completed this exercise, you will be able to determine the power dissipated in a
parallel resistive circuit by using a formula. You will verify your results with a multimeter.
DISCUSSION
- The total power dissipated in a parallel circuit is the sum of the power dissipated by each leg
of the parallel branch.