Experimental Verification of Ohm’s Law
Apparatus
- E.M.F Source – Battery of 2 X 1.5V Cells
- Battery Holder
- Switch
- Variable Resistor (Rheostat)
- Ammeter (preferably digital)
- Voltmeter (preferably digital)
- Sample of conductor to be tested (Nichrome wire) – 10cm
- Connecting Wires
- Crocodile Clips
Procedure:
- Choose the ranges of the ammeter and the voltmeter to suit the particular conductor to be tested. (e.g. 0-2V and 0-1A)
- Set up the circuit as shown above.
- Make sure that the voltmeter is connected in parallel across and the ammeter is connected in series with the conductor.
- Ammeters and Voltmeters have terminals marked + and – which must be connected correctly to the battery. Only close the switch when you are sure that you have wired the circuit properly.
- Close the switch and smoothly adjust the rheostat from minimum resistance to maximum resistance and at regular intervals note the meter reading and hence obtain a set of values from the two meters (at least 6).
- Divide the Voltage by the current to get Resistance and tabulate the results in a table as shown below
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