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How should an ammeter and voltmeter be connected to verify Ohm's Law?

Verified Answer

To verify Ohm’s Law, the ammeter and voltmeter must be connected correctly in the circuit to obtain accurate measurements.

  • The ammeter is connected in series with the circuit. This ensures that the same current flowing through the conductor also passes through the ammeter for measurement.
  • The voltmeter is connected in parallel across the conductor (resistor). This allows it to measure the potential difference between the two ends of the conductor.

Connection summary:
Ammeter → Series connection
Voltmeter → Parallel connection

This setup ensures:

  • Accurate measurement of current (I)
  • Accurate measurement of voltage (V)

These values are then used to verify Ohm’s Law:
V = IR