Multisim and Actual measurements inconclusive

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The discussion centers on a beginner's confusion regarding discrepancies between Multisim simulations and actual lab measurements in a simple series circuit. The user calculated voltage drop across a resistor using the formula V = I * R, with R1 set at 220 ohms and a current of 0.010619 A, expecting a voltage of 23.3618 V. However, Multisim reported a voltage of 2.336 V across the same resistor. The user later realized that a calculation error was the source of the inconsistency, highlighting the importance of accurate mathematical application in circuit analysis.

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hello all, i am a beginner student in this field at NHTI in concord NH , the problem i am having is that my multisim program measurements for a simple voltage point at a resistor is inconsistent with the actual measurement that i got in the lab...? why is this? is my math wrong? here i will give you an example... E or V = 24V through out the circuit and it is an In-Series circuit. I have 5 resistors to check voltage drop for. now my understanding to check the voltage for the resistor itself the formula looks like this V = (I) (R) ? no? now here are some numbers to crunch... R1 = 220ohms I=.010619, V should equal 23.3618... but that doesn't make sense. now when i try to find the voltage for that resistor on multisim using a voltmeter and a Multimeter it says 2.336V what am i doing wrong? this is making me annoyed?
 
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oooooooooooooooooooooooopsss haha i was doing my math wrong DUH! wow... well hopefully everything else works alright... if you guys want you can make fun of me lol i don't mind... ill probably be using this site for referance anywayz... the more help the merrier
 

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