Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE
GRADE 11

RIGHT COMPUTATION
LEADS TO RIGHT
SPECIFICATION

Quarter 1 Week 7 Module 1

Learning Competency:
Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

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 Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that
will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the lessons.
Writing enhances learning that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

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• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the
nature of the activity.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
• Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.

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 Lesson 4: Perform
Mensuration and
Calculation

Expectations

1. Use appropriate measuring devices for specific tasks

2. Compute for required data
3. Convert data to its equivalent unit of measurement

Pre-test 8.1

I. Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully. Then, Write the letter of the correct
answer before the number. Use capital letter only and no erasures.

_____1. 1 horsepower is equal to?

a. 777W b. 756W c. 746W d. 1000W
_____2. 1Megawatts is equal to?
a. 1000W b. 1000000W
c. 1000000000W d. 10000W
_____3. What is the formula of resistance?
a. R=EI b. R=I/E
c. R=E/I d. None of the above

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_____4. Which statement is correct?
A. Voltage and current are inversely proportional to each other.
B. Voltage and current are directly proportional to each other.
C. Voltage and resistance are inversely proportional to each other
D. Voltage and resistance are directly proportional to each other
_____5. The current flowing in the circuit is 5A and the resistance of the bulb is 1.1Ω.
What will be the total voltage of the circuit?
A. 5V B. 6V C. 7.5V D. 5.5V
_____6. Calculate the current. V= 2001V R= 2333Ω
A. .86A B. 86A C. .086A D. 1A
_____7. How much current will flow through a resistance of 50 ohms if a potential of
220 volts is applied across it?
A. 3A B. 6A C. 4.4A D. 5.5A
_____8. A 3-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor are connected in series across a Dc
supply, if the voltage drop across the 3-ohm resistor is 4V. What is the total
voltage of the supply?
A. 7.98V B. 11.99V C. 11.98V D. 7.87V
_____9. A 4Ω, 5Ω and 10Ω resistor are connected in series across a DC supply, if the
total voltage is 50V.What will be the total current of the circuit?
A. 2.63A B. 1.89A C. 2.99A D. 1.69A
_____10. 10 resistors with 5Ω value are connected in parallel. What will be the total
resistance of the circuit?
A. .1Ω B. .2Ω C. .4Ω D. .5Ω
_____11. 3 bulbs connected in parallel have a resistance of 4Ω, 5Ω and 6Ω. What will
be the total resistance?
A. 1.77Ω B. 1.62Ω C. 1.88Ω D. 1.68Ω
_____12. What is the formula of Voltage? If the given is Current and Power.
a. P=IE b. E=P/I c. E=IR d. E=I/P
_____13. The current flowing in the circuit is 5A and the resistance of the bulb is 1.1Ω.
What will be the total power of the circuit?
A. 25W B. 26W C. 27.5W D. 25.5W
_____14. Calculate the voltage. P= 21W I= 23A
A. .91V B. 91V C. .086V D. 1V
_____15. How much power will flow through a resistance of 50 ohms if a potential of
220 volts is applied across it?
A. 999W B. 888W C. 967W D. 968W
_____16. A 3-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor are connected in series across a Dc
supply, if the voltage drop across the 3-ohm resistor is 4V. What is the total
power?
A. 13.93W B. 13.91W C 15.91W D. 15.95W
_____17. A 4Ω, 5Ω and 10Ω resistor are connected in series across a DC supply, if
the total voltage is 50V. What will be the total power of the circuit?
A. 131.5W B. 130.5W
C. 131.7W D. 117.69W

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_____18. 10 resistors with 102Ω value are connected in parallel. What will be the total
resistance of the circuit?
A. 10.1Ω B. 10.2Ω C. 11.4Ω D. 15Ω
_____19. 3 bulbs connected in parallel have a resistance of 1Ω, 2Ω and 3Ω. What will
be the total resistance?
A. 1.77Ω B. .1Ω C. .88Ω D. .55Ω
_____20. Who formulated power law?
A. George Simon Ohm B. Marie Andre Ampere
C. Alesandro Volta D. James Watts

Looking Back to Your Lesson

I. Identification: Read the statement carefully and identify what is being described or
defined. Write your answer on the space provided.
__________1. It is the opposition to the flow of electrons in a condition.
__________2. It is the flow of electrons along the conductors.
__________3. It is the pressure which makes the electrons move along the conductor.
__________4. It states that the current is directly proportional to the voltage and
inversely proportional to the resistance.
__________5. Who formulated ohm’s law?

Brief Introduction

Power Law is used to compute for the electric power rate. The unit of power is
watt and have a symbol of W and it is named after James Watts a Scottish who
invented the steam engine.

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Topic: Power Law
Objectives:
1. discuss power law in simple, series, parallel and series-parallel circuit;
2. compute the voltage, resistance, current and power in simple, series, parallel
and series-parallel circuit; and
3. appreciate the value of ohm’s law in electrical installation and maintenance.

Learning Content:

POWER LAW

Power Law is formulated by James Watts a Scottish inventor who invented steam
engine.

Power is defined as:

1. The rate at which work is done.
2. The rate at which heat is generated.

Factors and Units:

• P= Power, in watts
• I= Current, in amperes
• E= Voltage, in volts
• R= Resistance, in ohms

Power Formula 1:
• P=IE
• I=P
E
• E=P
I

Power Formula 2:
• P = I2R
• R=P
I2
• I2 = P or I = √P
• R R
Power Formula 3:
• P = E2
R
• R = E2
P
• E2 = PR or E = √PR

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Power formula circle for power problem analysis

Important note:
1. 1 horsepower (hp) = 746 watts
2. 1 kilowatt (kw) = 1000 watts
3. 1 megawatt (Mw) = 1000000 watts

POWER LAW IN SIMPLE CIRCUIT SAMPLE PROBLEM

• The applied voltage in a circuit is 6 volts and the current flowing is 1.6
ampere. What is the power in the circuit?

Step 1: Find the given: I= 1.6A E= 6V P= ?

Step 2: Look for the formula: P=IE

Step 3: Substitute the given value according to the formula: P = (1.6A) (6V)

Step 4: Answer: P = 9.6W

• What is the current flowing in a circuit if the applied voltage to the resistor is
12 volts and the power by resistor is 30 watts?

Step 1: Find the given: P= 30W E= 12V I= ?

Step 2: Look for the formula: I = P/E

Step 3: Substitute the given value according to the formula: I = 30W / 12V

Step 4: Answer: I = 2.5A

• Find the value of R if I is equal to 2A and P is equal to 1000W.

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 Step 1: Find the given: P= 1000W I= 2A R= ?

Step 2: Look for the formula: R = P/I^2

Step 3: Substitute the given value according to the formula: R = 1000W /

(2A)^2

Step 4: Answer: R = 250W

• What is the power in a circuit with a voltage of 12V and a current of 15A?

Step 1: Find the given: E= 12V I= 15A P= ?

Step 2: Look for the formula: P=IE

Step 3: Substitute the given value according to the formula: P = (15A) (12V)

Step 4: Answer: P = 180W

• Determine the power of a circuit that has a current of 10A and resistance of
5Ω.

Step 1: Find the given: I= 10A R= 5 ohms P= ?

Step 2: Look for the formula: P=(I^2) (R)

Step 3: Substitute the given value according to the formula: P = (10A)^2 (5

Ohms)

Step 4: Answer: P = 500W

SERIES CIRCUIT

Series Circuit loads are connected end to end along the path of current in a
single closed loop.
Two or more electric components are considered to be in series if the same
current flows through all their components.

LAW OF SERIES CIRCUIT

Law no. 1: the current around the circuit is the same.

• IT = I1 = I2 = I3
Law no. 2: the source voltage or Et is equal to the sum of voltage drops across each
of the resistance in the circuit.
• ET = E1 + E2 + E3 …

Law no. 3: the total resistance is found by simply adding the values of the resistance
in the circuit.
• RT = R1 + R2 + R 3 …

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Law no. 4: the total power is found by simply adding the values of the resistance in
the circuit.
• P T= P 1 + P 2 + P 3 ...

SAMPLE PROBLEM

 A 3-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor are connected in series across a Dc

supply, If the voltage drop across the 3-ohm resistor is 4V, What is the total
voltage, current, resistance and power?

Step 1: Find the given: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
Rt= Et= It= Pt=

Step 2: Solve for I1: I1 = E1/R1

Step 3: Substitute the given value: I1 = 4V / 3 ohms

Step 4: Solve for the Answer of I1: I1 = 1.33A = I2 = It

(In series circuit all the current across
the circuit is the same)

Now: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= 1.33A P2=
Rt= Et= It= 1.33A Pt=

Step 5 Solve for P1: P1 = E1I1

Step 6: Substitute the given value: P1 = (4V) (1.33A)

Step 7: Solve for the answer of P1: P1 = 5.32W

Now: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1= 5.32W

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= 1.33A P2=
Rt= Et= It= 1.33A Pt=

Step 8: Solve for E2: E2 = I2R2

Step 9: Substitute the given value: E2 = (1.33A) (6 ohms)

Step 10: Solve for the answer of E2: E2 = 7.98V

Now: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1= 5.32W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 7.98V I2= 1.33A P2=
Rt= Et= It= 1.33A Pt=

Step 11: Solve for P2: P2 =I2E2

Step 12: Substitute the given value: P2 = (1.33A) (7.98V)

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 Step 13: Solve for the answer of P2: P2 = 10.61W

Now: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1= 5.32W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 7.98V I2= 1.33A P2= 10.61
Rt= Et= It= 1.33A Pt=

Step 14: Solve for Et: Et = E1 + E2

Step 15: Substitute the given value: Et = 4V + 7.98V

Step 16: Solve for the answer of Et: Et = 11.98V

Now: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1= 5.32W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 7.98V I2= 1.33A P2= 10.61
Rt= Et= 11.98V It= 1.33A Pt=

Step 17: Solve for Rt: Rt = R1 + R2

Step 18: Substitute the given value: Rt = 3 ohms + 6 ohms

Step 19: Solve for the answer of Rt: Rt = 9 ohms

Now: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1= 5.32W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 7.98V I2= 1.33A P2= 10.61
Rt= 9 ohms Et= 11.98V It= 1.33A Pt=

Step 19: Solve for Pt: Pt = ItEt or Pt = P1+P2

(Choose the simplest formula)

Step 20: Substitute the given value: Pt = 5.32W + 10.61W

Step 21: Solve for the answer of Pt: Pt = 15.93W

Final Answer: R1= 3 ohms E1= 4V I1= 1.33A P1= 5.32W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 7.98V I2= 1.33A P2= 10.61
Rt= 9 ohms Et= 11.98V It= 1.33A Pt= 15.9

PARALLEL CIRCUIT

Parallel Circuit loads are connected side by side across the path of current. The
current flowing in each branch is independent from each other that when one branch
or load opens, the other loads will still function.
LAW OF PARALLEL CIRCUIT

Law no. 1: the voltage in the parallel circuit is the same throughout or equal.
• ET = E1 = E2 = E3 …

Law no 2: the current in parallel circuit is distributed in every branch. The total current
is the sum of the current of each branch.

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 • IT = I1 + I2 + I3 …

Law no. 3: the resistance in parallel circuit is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocal
of all the branches. The total resistance is always lower than the lowest value in the
circuit once the resistance decreases.
• RT = 1 + 1 + 1 …
R1 R2 R3

Core no. 1: when there are two resistances of different values, the total resistance can
be found by the formula:
• RT = R1 x R2
R 1 + R2

Core no. 2: if the resistance in all branches is equal the formula would be:
• RT = R
N

Where: R T = total resistance in ohms

R= resistance of one resistor
N= number of resistors in the circuit

Law no. 4: the total power is found by simply adding the values of the resistance in the
circuit.
• P T = P 1 + P 2 + P 3 ...

SAMPLE PROBLEM

 A 5-ohm resistance is connected in parallel with a 10-ohm resistance and a 1A

of current flow in 5 ohms resistance. What is the total resistance, voltage,
current and power?

Step 1: Find the Given: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= 1A P1=

R2= 10 ohms E2= I2= P2=
Rt= Et= It= Pt=

Step 2: Solve for E1: E1 = (I1) (R1)

Step 3: Substitute the given value: E1 = (1A) (5 ohms)

Step 4 Solve for the answer of E1: E1 = 5V = E2 = ET

(Note: All the voltage across
the parallel the same)

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1=

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= P2=
Rt= Et= 5v It= Pt=

Step 5: Solve for P1: P1 = I1E1

Step 6: Substitute the given value: P1 = (1A) (5V)

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Step 7: Solve for the answer of P1: P1 = 5W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1= 5W

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= P2=
Rt= Et= 5v It= Pt=

Step 8: Solve for I2: I2 = E2 / R2

Step 9: Substitute the given value: I2 = 5V / 10 ohms

Step 10: Solve for the answer of I2: I2 = .5A

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1= 5W

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= .5A P2=
Rt= Et= 5v It= Pt=

Step 11: Solve for P2: P2 = I2E2

Step 12 Substitute the given value: P2 = (.5A) (5V)

Step 13: Solve for the answer of P2: P2 = 2.5W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1= 5W

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= .5A P2= 2.5W
Rt= Et= 5v It= Pt=

Step 14: Solve for It: It = I1 + I2

Step 15: Substitute the given value: It = 1A + .5A

Step 16: Solve for the answer of It: It = 1.5A

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1= 5W

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= .5A P2= 2.5W
Rt= Et= 5v It= 1.5A Pt=

Step 17: Solve for Rt: Rt = R1 x R2 or Rt = Et / It

R1 + R2
(Choose the simplest formula)

Step 18: Substitute the given value: Rt = 5V / 1.5A

Step 19: Solve for the answer of Rt: Rt = 3.33 ohms

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1= 5W

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= .5A P2= 2.5W
Rt= 3.33 ohms Et= 5v It= 1.5A Pt=

Step 20: Solve for Pt: Pt = ItEt or Pt = P1+P2

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 (Choose the simplest formula)

Step 21: Substitute to the given formula: Pt = 5W + 2.5W

Step 22: Solve for the answer of Pt: Pt = 7.5W

Final Answer: R1= 5 ohms E1= 5V I1= 1A P1= 5W

R2= 10 ohms E2= 5V I2= .5A P2= 2.5W
Rt= 3.33 ohms Et= 5v It= 1.5A Pt= 7.5W

SERIES-PARALLEL CIRCUIT

Series-Parallel Circuit is one in which some portion of the circuit have the characteristic
of series circuit and other portion have the characteristic of parallel circuit.

Whenever two or more components of an electric network are in parallel, all the
characteristic of a parallel circuit must be applied to their components and whenever
two or more components are in series, all the characteristic of series circuit must be
applied.

Step 1: Find the Given: R1= 4 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 5 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 6 ohms E3= 15V I3= P3=
R4= 7 ohms E4= I4= P4=
Rt= Et= It= Pt=

Step 2: Solve for I3: I3 = E3 / R3

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Step 3: Substitute the given value: I3 = 15V / 6 ohms

Step 4: Solve for the answer of I3: I3 = 2.5A = I4 = It

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3=
R4= 8 ohms E4= I4= 2.5A P4=
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=

Step 5: Solve for P3: P3 = (I3) (E3)

Step 6: Substitute the given value: P3 = (2.5A) (15V)

Step 7: Solve for the answer of P3: P3 = 37.5W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= I4= 2.5A P4=
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=

Step 8: Solve for E4: E4 = (I4) (R4)

Step 9: Substitute the given value: E4 = (2.5A) (8 ohms)

Step 10: Solve for the answer of E4: E4 = 20V

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4=
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=

Step 11: Solve for P4: P4 = (I4) (E4)

Step 12: Substitute for the given value: P4 = (2.5A) (20V)

Step 13: Solve for the answer of P4: P4 = 50W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=

Step 14: Solve for R1,2: R1,2 = R1 x R2

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 R1 + R2

Step 15: Substitute the given value: R1,2 = (5ohms) (6 ohms)

5 ohms + 6 ohms

Step 16: Solve for the answer of R1,2: R1,2 = 2.73 ohms

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= I1,2= 2.5A P1,2=

(Note: Remember the rule in series circuit therefore the I3 = I4 = It = I1,2 = 2.5A)

Step 17: Solve for E1,2: E1,2 = (I1,2) (R1,2)

Step 18: Substitute the given value: E1,2 = (2.5A) (2.73 ohms)

Step 19: Solve for the E1,2: E1,2 = 6.83V

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2=

Step 20: Solve for P1,2: P1,2 = (I1,2) (E1,2)

Step 21: Substitute the given value: P1,2 = (2.5A) (6.83V)

Step 22: Solve for the answer of P1,2: P1,2 = 17.08W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 23: Solve for I1: I1 = E1 / R1

Step 24: Substitute the given value: I1 = 6.83V / 5 ohms

(Since the connection of R1 and R2 are parallel connected we can use the total
voltage for the circuit which is 6.83V according to the parallel law)

Step 25: Solve for the answer of I1: I1 = 1.37A

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 Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= I1= 1.37A P1=
R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 26: Solve for E1: E1 = (I1) (R1)

Step 27: Substitute the given value: E1 = (1.37A) (5 ohms)

Step 28: Solve for the answer of E1: E1 = 6.85

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 29: Solve for I2: I2 = E2/ R2

Step 30: Substitute the given value: I2 = 6.83 / 6 ohms

(Since the connection of R1 and R2 are parallel connected we can use the total
voltage for the circuit which is 6.83V according to the parallel law)

Step 31: Solve for the answer of I2: I2 = 1.14A

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= I2= 1.14A P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 32: Solve for E2: E2 = (I2) (R2)

Step 33: Substitute the given value: E2 = (1.14A) (6 ohms)

Step 34: Solve for the answer of E2: E2 = 6.84V

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1=

R2= 6 ohms E2= 6.84V I2= 1.14A P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

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Step 35: Solve for the P1: P1 = (I1) (E1)

Step 36: Substitute the given value: P1 = (1.37A) (6.85V)

Step 37: Solve for the answer of P1: P1 = 9.38W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1= 9.38W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 6.84V I2= 1.14A P2=
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 36: Solve for the P1: P2 = (I2) (E2)

Step 37: Substitute the given value: P1 = (1.14A) (6.84V)

Step 38: Solve for the answer of P1: P1 = 9.38W

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1= 9.38W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 6.84V I2= 1.14A P2= 7.80W
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 39: Solve for Rt: Rt = R1,2 + R3 + R4

Step 40: Substitute the given value: Rt = 2.73 ohms + 7 ohms + 8ohms

Step 41: Solve for the answer of Rt: Rt = 17.73 ohms

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1= 9.38W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 6.84V I2= 1.14A P2= 7.80W
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20V I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= 17.73 ohms Et= It= 2.5A Pt=
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 42: Solve for Et: Et = E1,2 + E3 + E4

Step 43: Substitute the given value: Et = 6.83V + 15V + 20V

Step 44: Solve for the answer of Et: Et = 41.83V

Now: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1= 9.38W

R2= 6 ohms E2= 6.84V I2= 1.14A P2= 7.80W
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20v I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= 17.73 ohms Et= 41.83V It= 2.5A Pt=

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 R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Step 45: Solve for Pt: Pt = P1,2 + P3 + P4

Step 46: Substitute the given value: Pt = 17.08W + 37.5W + 50W

Step 47: Solve for the answer of Pt: Pt = 104.58W

Final Answer: R1= 5 ohms E1= 6.85V I1= 1.37A P1= 9.38W
R2= 6 ohms E2= 6.84V I2= 1.14A P2= 7.80W
R3= 7 ohms E3= 15V I3= 2.5A P3= 37.5W
R4= 8 ohms E4= 20v I4= 2.5A P4= 50W
Rt= 17.73 ohms Et= 41.83V It= 2.5A Pt= 104.58W
R1,2= 2.73 ohms E1,2= 6.83V I1,2= 2.5A P1,2= 17.08W

Activity

Direction: Solve the following. Write your answer on the space provided and box your
final answer.

1. A 4-ohm resistor and a 5-ohm resistor are connected in series across a Dc

supply, If the voltage drop across the 5-ohm resistor is 5V, what is the total
voltage, current, resistance and power?

2. A 15-ohm resistance is connected in parallel with a 10-ohm resistance and a

.63A of current flow in 15-ohms resistance. What is the total resistance,
voltage, current and power?

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 Remember

• Power Law is the basic principle of electricity on how to get or solve for voltage,
current and resistance that have a big factor in the world of electrical works.

Checking Your Understanding

Direction: Solve the Et, It and Rt. Write your answer on the space provided and box
your final answers.

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 Post Test 8.1

I. Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully. Then, Write the letter of the correct
answer before the number. Use capital letter only and no erasures.

_____1. 1 horsepower is equal to?

A. 777W B. 756W C. 746W D. 1000W
_____2. 1Megawatts is equal to?
A. 1000W B. 1000000W C. 1000000000W D. 10000W
_____3. What is the formula of resistance?
A. R=EI B. R=I/E C. R=E/I D. None of the above
_____4. Which statement is correct?
A. Voltage and current are inversely proportional to each other.
B. Voltage and current are directly proportional to each other.
C. Voltage and resistance are inversely proportional to each other
D. Voltage and resistance are directly proportional to each other
_____5. The current flowing in the circuit is 5A and the resistance of the bulb is 1.1Ω.
What will be the total voltage of the circuit?
A. 5V B. 6V C. 7.5V D. 5.5V
_____6. Calculate the current. V= 2001V R= 2333Ω
A. .86A B. 86A C. .086A D. 1A
_____7. How much current will flow through a resistance of 50 ohms if a potential of
220 volts is applied across it?
A. 3A B. 6A C. 4.4A D. 5.5A
_____8. A 3-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor are connected in series across a Dc
supply, if the voltage drop across the 3-ohm resistor is 4V. What is the total
voltage of the supply?
A. 7.98V B. 11.99V C. 11.98V D. 7.87V
_____9. A 4Ω, 5Ω and 10Ω resistor are connected in series across a DC supply, if the
total voltage is 50V.What will be the total current of the circuit?
A. 2.63A B. 1.89A C. 2.99A D. 1.69A
_____10. 10 resistors with 5Ω value are connected in parallel. What will be the total
resistance of the circuit?
A. .1Ω B. .2Ω C. .4Ω D. .5Ω
_____11. 3 bulbs connected in parallel have a resistance of 4Ω, 5Ω and 6Ω. What will
be the total resistance?
A. 1.77Ω B. 1.62Ω C. 1.88Ω D. 1.68Ω
_____12. What is the formula of Voltage? If the given is Current and Power.
A. P=IE B. E=P/I C. E=IR D. E=I/P

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_____13. The current flowing in the circuit is 5A and the resistance of the bulb is 1.1Ω.
What will be the total power of the circuit?
A. 25W B. 26W C. 27.5W D. 25.5W
_____14. Calculate the voltage. P= 21W I= 23A
A. .91V B 91V C. .086V D. 1V
_____15. How much power will flow through a resistance of 50 ohms if a potential of
220 volts is applied across it?
A. 999W B. 888W C. 967W D. 968W
_____16. A 3-ohm resistor and a 6-ohm resistor are connected in series across a Dc
supply, if the voltage drop across the 3-ohm resistor is 4V. What is the total
power?
A. 13.93W B. 13.91W C. 15.91W D. 15.95W
_____17. A 4Ω, 5Ω and 10Ω resistor are connected in series across a DC supply, if
the total voltage is 50V. What will be the total power of the circuit?
A. 131.5W B. 130.5W
C. 131.7W D. 117.69W
_____18. 10 resistors with 102Ω value are connected in parallel. What will be the total
resistance of the circuit?
A. 10.1Ω B. 10.2Ω C. 11.4Ω D. 15Ω
_____19. 3 bulbs connected in parallel have a resistance of 1Ω, 2Ω and 3Ω. What will
be the total resistance?
A. 1.77Ω B. .1Ω C. .88Ω D. .55Ω
_____20. Who formulated power law?
A. George Simon Ohm B. Marie Andre Ampere
C. Alesandro Volta D. James Watts

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 Reflective Learning

Direction: Write your reflection about the lesson on the space provided.

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 Answer Keys

Pre-test / Post-test 8.1 Answer Key

I. Multiple Choice:
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. D
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. D

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 Looking Back to Your Lesson Answer
Key

I. Identification:
1. Resistance
2. Current
3. Voltage
4. Ohm’s Law
5. George Simon Ohm

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