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EEE1 Lab: Experiment 1 DC Measurements Date: - Section: - Group: - Name Student Number Signature 1. 2. 3. A. Instructions
EEE1 Lab: Experiment 1 DC Measurements Date: - Section: - Group: - Name Student Number Signature 1. 2. 3. A. Instructions
DC Measurements
A. Instructions
Perform the tasks enumerated in this experiment.
Present the results of all tasks labelled as SPOT CHECK to your instructor.
Answer the questions in the Required Discussion section in complete detail. You can use extra sheets or print outs. Do
not forget to cite your references.
Submit this handout together with any other additional sheets you used on the day of the deadline.
B. Objectives
1. To learn the proper way of measuring current, voltage and resistance.
2. To learn various methods of obtaining measurements.
3. To be able to specify the degree of accuracy of any measurements made.
2. Determine the nominal value of the resistors issued to your group by reading the color code. Record this nominal
value in Table II.
3. [SPOT CHECK] Measure the resistance of these resistors using the Analog Multimeter (AMM). Set the AMM to a
reasonable resistance range when measuring each resistor. You will be able to accurately read the AMM to two
significant places. Record the measured value of the resistors in Table II. This will be used as the actual value.
4. Compute the %error. Record your computations in Table II.
𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 − 𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒
%𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟 = ( ) 𝑥100%
𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒
4. Turn the output voltage all the way down (fully counter clockwise). Measure and record the minimum output voltage
of the supply.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on another power supply. Record your results in Table III.
Vs +– I
I. Required Discussion
1. At what range can’t the AMM be zeroed? Why?
2. How must the range be chosen in the AMM when measuring voltage, current and resistance?
3. What are the factors that may affect the accuracy of the results when using the AMM and 1mA movement?
4. What is the importance of the current knob in a power supply?
5. The 1mA movement can also be used as a voltmeter. Draw the circuit of this voltmeter that will be able to measure
up to 10V.
6. Compare the two methods used in measuring resistances in terms of simplicity, accuracy, etc.