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Experiment No.

-1

Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and
determine its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I

Aim

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

Theory

The potential difference V across the metallic wire is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, provided
its temperature is constant. This is known as Ohm’s law.

∴ V=IR, where R is the resistance, which is constant for a given metallic wire.
V∝I.

Following are the factors affecting resistance:

 The nature of the resistor.

 With an increase in length, the resistance also increases. So resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its
length.

 With an increase in the cross-sectional area, the resistance decreases. So resistance is inversely proportional
to the cross-sectional area of the wire.

Materials Required

Following is the list of materials required for this experiment:

1. A battery

2. An insulated copper wire

3. A key

4. An ammeter

5. A voltmeter

6. A rheostat

7. A resistor

8. A piece of sandpaper

Circuit Diagram
Procedure

1. Arrange the devices as shown in the circuit diagram.

2. Connect the devices with the connecting wires keeping the key open.

3. The positive terminal of the battery should be connected to the positive terminal of the ammeter.

4. Before connecting the voltmeter in the circuit, check for +ve and -ve terminals.

5. Check for ammeter and voltmeter reading once the circuit is connected and also adjust the slider of rheostat
after inserting the key.

6. For current I and voltmeter V, record three different readings using a slider.

7. Record the observations in the observation table.

8. Using the formula R=V/I, calculate the resistance.

9. To plot the graph between V and I, take V on the x-axis and I on the y-axis.

10. For pure metals, resistance increases with an increase in temperature.

Observation Table

i) For the reading of ammeter and voltmeter

Sl.no Current in Ampere (I) Potential difference in volts (V) Resistance in ohms

(ammeter reading) (voltmeter reading) R = V/I (Ω)

Observed Corrected Observed Corrected

1 0 0.02 0 0.04 R1= 2Ω

2 0 0.03 0 0.06 R2= 2Ω

3 0 0.04 0 0.08 R3= 2Ω

Graph
Conclusions

1. For all the three readings, the R-value is the same and constant.

2. The ratio of potential difference V and current I is the resistance of a resistor.

3. With the help of the graph between V and I, Ohm’s law is verified as the plot is a straight line.

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