Resistor Boxes (2), Wave Generator (Wavetek), Oscilloscope
Reference & Resistor Trace

 

Code Number: 5L10.70

Demo Title: Resistor - Resistor Circuits

Condition: Good

Principle: Phase Shifts

Area of Study: Electricity & Magnetism

Equipment: 

Resistor Boxes (2), Wave Generator (Wavetek), Oscilloscope.

Procedure:

Place the generator and the resistor boxes in series as shown. Measure across the resistors with the oscilloscope.

NOTE: That only one ground is needed for both channels of the oscilloscope.

There will be no observed phase shift of the signals although the signal height will change with a change of the resistor values.

References:

  • W. Bolton, "Phase Difference", Book 4 - Electricity, Physics Experiments and Projects, 1968, p. 62-63.