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Measuring Current and Voltage

Current and Voltage ce/energy_electricity_forces/electric_current_ voltage/activity.shtml

Introduction to Circuits Activity itesize/standard/physics/using_electricity/r esistance_activity.shtml

Measuring Current

Use an ammeter to measure the current through the lamp. Draw a circuit diagram with the ammeter connected correctly.

How to set up an… Ammeter A

Measuring Current – Series Circuit Measure the current through: 1.The Battery 2.Bulb 1 3.Bulb 2

Measuring Current – Parallel Circuit Measure the current through: 1.The Battery 2.Bulb 1 3.Bulb 2

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 V

Effect of Number of Cells on Voltage?

Measuring Voltage – Series Circuit Measure the voltage across: 1.The Battery 2.Bulb 1 3.Bulb 2

Measuring Voltage – Parallel Circuit Measure the voltage across: 1.The Battery 2.Bulb 1 3.Bulb 2

Measuring Current and Voltage Measure 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?

Voltage