Why are there discrepancies in my circuit evaluation?

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The discussion centers on discrepancies observed in circuit evaluations, specifically between measured and calculated values of current and voltage. Key factors contributing to these discrepancies include different resistance in wires, personal errors, incorrect dial readings, component tolerances, and the internal resistance of measurement meters. Participants emphasize the importance of accurately presenting circuit setups to diagnose issues effectively. The conversation highlights the need for careful measurement practices in circuit evaluations.

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i am doing an evaluation on a circuit in which i measured all the values e.g the current, voltage etc, and i also calculated the values.
there is a large diffrence in between the measured and calculated values, can anybody give me some reasons for this.
ive got some which are - diffrent resinstance in the wire, personal errors, reading the dial's wrong, the tolerances on the components.
is there anything else which i could talk about?
thanks
 
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Yes, the internal resistance of the meters can be serious source of errors. Show your set up, please.

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thanks for the help,, also i am new on here an I am not too sure how to put my circuits up,, but anyway I've handed my work in!
 

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