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Apparatus
A de. voltmeter of 15 V
Constantan wire of unknown res
Plug key, dry cell or an accur vere R is the constant of proportionality and is known as
fy ca also be pat inthe form
Vi
rT
+ , il
n Vis measured in volts, J in amperes, then resistance R is expressed in ohms (Q),
the resistance of the conductor, Relation
ro study the dependence of potential difference (p..) aross a resistor onthe care
EP ifferent values of curent (J) are passed through the resistor. The coresponding Se a
: Pa(uae
vach case. It will be seen that the ratio (5) is found to be the same in each set of observations, The
Vi
sean value of {7 | gives the resistance R of the resistor.
2. Arrange the apparatus on the working:
fable in the laboratory and make the
circuit connections as shown in Fig. 2.
Ammeter is connected in series with the
ven resistor and voltmeter is connected
parallel, i.e. across it. Record the zero
in ammeter and voltmeter, if any.
the plug-key, K and adjust the
tat Rh to pass a small current through
resistor. Note the ammeter and
readings. 5: Tabulate the observations as given in the table. BP
6. Find . ratio for each set of observations and record it in the observation table,
7. Draw a graph by plotting ammeter readings (2) along +-axis and the corresponding "eg
readings (V) along y-axis as shown in Fig. 3 (a).
Observations and Calculations
Least count of the ammeter = ...... A
Range of the ammeter
Zero error of the ammeter
Least count of the voltmeter =
Range of the voltmeter
Zero error of the voltmeter
Dependence of Potential Difference V ¢
ae
Voltmeter readings |
Observed
Obs. No. cot a hs
Gat of V and J is a straight line pass;
The plot 5 ne Passing through the oriei i
@ getermine the resistance R from the graph, read the current oe ae in Fig.3 (@) To
ven voltmeter reading and take the ratio (Y i Iperes corresponding to a
aa © (7 )- Thus the resistan ten 4
\ce of the resistor is determined
‘ohms.
in =
(py The plot of land V is a straight line through the origin as See
pesult
spe sight line graphs between J and V and between V and 1 show that
@ievavel
ie, the potential difference developed across the ends of a conductor istor) is di
proportional to the current flowing through the cen conductor (or resistor) is directly
ih The resistance of the given resistor () 5
Precautions paras
1, Draw a circuit diagram showing the scheme of connections and get it o pecked x
2, Clean the ends of the connecting wires by sand paper and then make nea
connections. “ a
3, Get your circuit connections checked |
4, Close the key only when you are ta
7. Positive terminals of ammeter a
cell and the higher potential
8. A low resistance rheostat s
of the order of 10-15 so
(to ensure longevity of the |
Possible current should be in
1. Excessive current should not b
may increase. Due to increase i
