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    OHM’S LAW

    AIM
    To study the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I)
    passing through it and determine its resistance.

    APPARATUS
    A cell, voltmeter, ammeter,rheostat, copper wires, resistance wire
    THEORY
    The dependence of current on potential difference can be studied by Ohm’s law.
    According to Ohm’s law, the potential difference (V) across the ends of a resistor is
    directly proportional to the current (I) through it provided its temperature remains the
    same.
    i.e. V ∝ I
    or
    V/I = Constant = R
    or
    V = RI
    Here, R is a constant for the given resistor at a given temperature and is called its
    resistance. The SI unit of resistance is ohm (Ω).
    PROCEDURE

    1. Before starting the experiment, note down the range, least count and zero
    error (if any) of the ammeter and voltmeter.
    2. Make a set up of the circuit by connecting different components with the
    help of connecting wires

    3. Connect the key, the rheostat, the ammeter and the resistor in series with the
    connecting wires to the dry cell, ], Ensure that positive (+) terminal of ammeter is
    joined to the positive (+) terminal of the cell. Connect the voltmeter in parallel to the
    resistor,. Ensure that the positive (+) terminal of the voltmeter is joined to the
    positive (+) terminal of the cell, and the negative (-) terminal of the voltmeter is
    joined to the negative (-) terminal of the cell.
    4. Insert the key in the plug to let the current establish in the circuit.
    5. Adjust the rheostat, so that a small current passes through the resistor
    6. Read the corresponding value of potential difference from voltmeter.
    7. Repeat the experiment by adjusting the slider, for different values of current
    and record the corresponding values of potential difference in voltmeter.
    OBSERVATION and CALCULATIONS

    Range of ammeter : 0- 1.5 A


    Range of voltmeter : 0- 1.5 V

    ΩΩSI CURRENT (I)amperes POTENTIAL RESTISTANCE (R) ohms


    .No DIFFERENCE (V) volts

    1. 0.1 A 0.20 V 0.2/0.1= 2 Ω

    2. 0.2 A 0.45 V 0.45/0.2= 2.2 Ω

    3. 0.3 A 0.65 V 0.65/0.3= 2.2Ω

    4. 0.4 A 0.80 V 0.80/0.4= 2Ω

    5. 0.5 A 1.10 V 1.10/0.5= 2.2Ω

    6. 0.6 A 1.20 V 1.2/0.6= 2Ω

    MEAN RESISTANCE= 2+2.2+2.2+2+2.2+2 = 12.6/6= 2.1 Ω

    RESULT
    As the ratio of V and I is a constant R, therefore V ∝ I. This verifies Ohm’s Law
    The resistance of the conductor is the ratio of potential difference and current.
    Resistance = 2.1Ω

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