Measuring Current and Voltage
Current and Voltage
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Introduction to Circuits Activity
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Measuring CurrentUse an ammeter to measure the current through the lamp.
Draw a circuit diagram with the ammeter connected correctly.
How to set up an… Ammeter
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Measuring Current – Series Circuit
Measure the current through: 1.The Battery2.Bulb 13.Bulb 2
Measuring Current – Parallel Circuit
Measure the current through: 1.The Battery2.Bulb 13.Bulb 2
Measuring Voltage
Measuring Voltage
Use a voltmeter to measure voltage across the lamp.
Draw a circuit diagram with the voltmeter connected correctly
How to set up a… Voltmeter
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Effect of Number of Cells on Voltage?
Measuring Voltage – Series Circuit
Measure the voltage across: 1.The Battery2.Bulb 13.Bulb 2
Measuring Voltage – Parallel Circuit
Measure the voltage across: 1.The Battery2.Bulb 13.Bulb 2
Measuring Current and VoltageMeasure the current through bulb 1 and the voltage
across bulb 2.
Measuring Current and Voltage
Draw a circuit diagram
Measuring Current and Voltage
Voltage and Current - Graph
Display these results as a line graph.
What is the relationship between voltage and current?