This voltmeter is measuring the energy the battery provides to the electric current as it passes through.

One volt gives each coulomb one joule.

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We can use the voltmeter and ammeter readings together to calculate the resistance. Resistance(ohms) = Voltage Current Key equations In symbols R = V I ohms R=V I Q=Ixt

Electric Circuit Calculations

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An ammeter measures the current in amperes (or amps),which is the same as the number of coulombs per second One amp is a ow of one coulomb per second, so: Current (in amps) = total charge (coulombs) time (seconds) amps in symbols I = Q t

E=VxQ

E=VxIxt

This voltmeter measures the amount of electrical energy converted into heat inside the resistor. If it reads 1 volt then each coulomb gives 1 joule of energy: so energy(joules) = voltage(volts) x charge (coulombs) in symbols: E = V x Q and since Q=I x t then E = V x I x t

Electricity is a ow of very small charged particles called electrons. They are so small we dont count them individually but we count them in big groups. One coulomb is a group of about 625000000000000000000000 electrons. (not a number to remember!) There is a simple connection between the current in amps and the charge in coulombs: 1 amp is 1 coulomb per second

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