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Class 12 Activity 3

The document outlines the procedure for assembling components of an electrical circuit, emphasizing that the ammeter is connected in series and the voltmeter in parallel. It includes a list of required materials, a circuit diagram, and a step-by-step procedure for assembly. Precautions are also provided to ensure proper connections and functionality of the circuit.

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Class 12 Activity 3

The document outlines the procedure for assembling components of an electrical circuit, emphasizing that the ammeter is connected in series and the voltmeter in parallel. It includes a list of required materials, a circuit diagram, and a step-by-step procedure for assembly. Precautions are also provided to ensure proper connections and functionality of the circuit.

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4.

TO ASSEMBLE THE COMPONENTS OF A GIVEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT


The componentsofan electrical
circuit
areconnectedinseries. isalwaysconnectedinparallel
Voltmeter and ammeter
isconnectedinseries.
Voltmeter
Aim
To assemblethe componentsofa givenelectrical
circuit.
Key
Materials

w
Required Resistance Battery
Ammeter •Voltmeter Resistor
or Resistance
wire
Connectingwires
• Rheostat Battery •One-way key Ammeter
Sand paper

Theory Circuit
diagramof setup

Inacircuit,
ammeter isalwayscomected inseriesand voltmeter
isconnected inparallel
acrossthedevicewhose potentia
isto be measured.Positive ofvoltmeter
terminals and ammeter shouldbe connectedto positive ofthe battery
terminals
and negativeterminalstothenegativeofbattery.

Procedure
Draw a circuitdiagramofthe circuit;showingallthe componentswhichare going to be used.
Cleanthe connectingwireswithsandpapertoremove insulation from ends.
• Connect the components tightly according to the circuit
diagram.
Connect the ammeterinseries withthe resistorand key.
Connect the voltmeterinparallel withtheresistor.
• Insertthe plugintothe key to completethe circuit.
• Check the ammeter reading to ensure thatthe circuitisworking.

92 PRACTICAL SKILLS IN PHYSICS-l2


Result
ofthe electric
circuit
have been successfully
assembled.
The components

Precautions
Alconnections
shouldbe cleanand tight.
Open thekey beforeconnecting
the elements.
Take care ofpositive
and negative
terminals
whileconnecting and ammeter inthe circuit.
thevoltmeter
Ammeter shouldbe connected inseries
withthe resistor shouldbe connected in
and voltmeter parallel
withthe
resistor.

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