Experiment Eg-02

Ohm's Law


Description: A rheostat, ammeter, and a power source are connected in series. A voltmeter is connected across the rheostat. The length of the wire used in the rheostat is proportional to the ratio of the voltage to current.

 

Top: voltmeter, center: rheostat, bottom left: battery, bottom right: ammeter.

 

Schematic of the experimental setup.

 

 

Materials: rheostat, power source, ammeter, voltmeter

 

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