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TVL-EIM
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Reading Measurements
in Terms of Current
TVL – EIM Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1- Module 2- Reading Measurements in Terms of Current
First Edition, 2020

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TVL-EIM
Quarter 1 –: Reading
Measurements in
Terms of Current
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the TVL-Grade 10 Module on Self-Learning Module (SLM) Reading

Measurements in Terms of Current!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the Learner:

Welcome to the TVL-Grade 10 Module on Self-Learning Module (SLM) Reading

Measurements in Terms of Current!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
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is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
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lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

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the current lesson with the previous one.

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lesson. This aims to help you discover and
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What’s More This comprises activities for independent

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answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

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what you learned from the lesson.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
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4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Hello! How are you, learner? Have you learned a lot from the previous
module? Very good! The acquisition of knowledge and skills is a continuous process.
This will make you adept in different things.

Do you want to learn more regarding electrical installation and maintenance?

In the previous module, you have learned concepts related to resistance. With the
help of engaging activities, you have understood clearly how to compute resistance
and how to measure it using Ohm’s Law, color coding, and volt-ohmmeter.

As you continue your learning journey, this module will serve as your learning
companion. With the help of this module, you will learn, relearn, and unlearn.
Consequently, the different learning tasks and activities included in this module will
widen your knowledge about the topic. All you have to do is to open your heart and
mind regarding this new learning delivery modality. You can still learn things even
at the comforts of your own home.

So, are you excited for a new learning adventure? Are you ready to learn
regarding current?

Electric current reading is deemed to be important in studying electric

circuits. Hence, you will focus in current reading in this module.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

a. read measurement in terms of current using Ohm’s Law, induction

(clamp tester), and volt-ohmmeter (TLE_IA EI 9-12 EP-Ia-j-1)

But before anything else, you are required to answer the pre-test in the next
page. This 15-item test questions will gauge your stored knowledge regarding current
and how to read current using Ohm’s Law, induction (clamp tester), and vlot-
ohmmeter.

Are you now ready to activate your prior knowledge? Proceed to the next page
and answer the questions. Good luck!

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 What I Know

Before answering the test, please be reminded to read and analyze the
instructions and the questions. You may start now! Good luck!
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your activity
notebook.

1. A circuit with 220v has bulbs connected on it. But the bulbs become dim with
110Ω opposing resistance with in the bulbs, how much is the current flow?
a. 2amp c. 20amp
b. 5amp d. 21amp

2. Determine the flowing current in the circuit of a ceiling fan in a 220v supply load,
with 15Ω resistance.
a. 15amp c. 21amp
b. 20amp d. 22amp

3. Which unit of measurement is used in measuring current?

a. amperes c. volts
b. ohms d. watts

4. With given the illustration, how many amperes is the current following the Ohm’s
Law equation?

a. 9amp c. 11amp
b. 10amp d. 12amp

5. Which of the following is defined as the rate of flow of electric charge in an electric
circuit?
a. ampere c. resistance
b. current d. voltage

6. Which is the easiest and simplest way of reading current?

a. using a weighing scale
b. using a hygrometer
c. using a clamp tester
d. using a meter stick

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7. Based on the given illustration, how many amperes is the current following the
Ohm’s Law equation?

a. 3amp c. 5.5amp
b. 5amp d. 6amp

8. Based on the given illustration, how many amperes is the current following the
Ohm’s Law equation?

a. 2amp c. 4amp
b. 3amp d. 5amp

9. Based on the given illustration, how many amperes is the current following the
Ohm’s Law equation?

a. 10amp c. 30amp
b. 20amp d. 40amp

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10. Based on the given illustration, how many amperes is the current following the
Ohm’s Law equation?

a. 0.001amp c. 0.03amp
b. 0.01amp d. 0.04amp
For items 11 to 13, determine the current reading in milliamperes (mA) using an
ammeter as represented by the arrow.

11.

a. 3mA b. 3.8mA c. 3.9mA d. 4mA

12.

a. 10.8mA b. 10.9mA c. 11mA d. 12mA

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a. 13.9mA b. 14mA c. 14.1mA d. 14.2.mA

For items 14 and 15, write TRUE of the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong.
14. In reading current using ammeter, the long hand scale atarts
at 0 ampere to 15 amperes.
15. Current is represented by R.

Lesson
Reading Measurements
1 in terms of Current!

What’s In

What have you learned from the previous module? Can you still remember
how to compute for resistance and how to record its measurement using Ohm’s Law,
color coding, and volt-ohmmeter? To review the previous lesson, try to answer the
activity below.

Activity 1 – Is it True or False?

Directions: Read and analyze each statement. Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if it is not. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

1. Electrical resistance is a measure of the opposition to

current flow in an electrical circuit.

2. Electric resistance is represented by I.

3. To record resistance using the Ohm’s Law, the formula

to be used is R = E / I.

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 4. Using volt-ohmmeter, 0 to 20 can be counted by 2 per
graduation.

5. The unit of measurement for resistance is Ω.

Notes to the Teacher

Teachers are expected to emphasize to learners that learning on
how to read current measurement is important. Aside from learning
the concept they can apply it in real life situation.

What’s New

Your journey continues! Speaking of journey, are you comfortable when you
travelling without any interruptions and hindrances due to heavy traffic? You will
rejoice for sure if there is a normal flow of traffic on the streets while traveling
elsewhere. In electricity, current is the normal current flow. You will learn more about
current in this module. To start learning, do the activity below.

Activity 2.a- Know the ABC! (Three electrical quantities)

Directions: Below are three illustrations of water tanks with long and short distance
of distribution, straight path and the dented one, and small and big size of conduit
pipeline. Identify in which illustrations below are resistance, voltage, and current
associated with. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

3. _?
1. ? 2. _?

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Activity 2.b. – Unlock the Mystery
Directions: Read and analyze the problem. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Write your answers on your activity notebook.

Problem: What is the amount of current flowing in the circuit, with 20 Ω resistance
on a 200-volt supply?

200V

Questions:
1. What is the formula to be used in finding the current flow in the circuit?

2. What is the answer to the problem?

3. What is an electric current?

How did you find the activities? Did you enjoy doing the activities? Did you
get the correct answers to the questions above?
In order to know whether your answers are all correct, go to the next page for
further explanation and discussion of the topic.

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 What is It

Electrical current represented by I is the normal flow of current in an electric

circuit. It is the rate of flow of electric charge. No current can flow if the circuit is
broken. The unit of measurement for current (I) is ampere. It was named after a
famous experimenter in electricity, Andre M. Ampere, a Frenchman.
Ohm’s Law expresses the relationship of current, voltage and resistance, as
described in an equation, R = V/I, where resistance is the quotient of the voltage (V)
over the current (I).
Where:

Unit of Unit
Quantity Symbol
Measurement Abbreviation

Current I Ampere (“Amp”) A

Voltage V Volt V

Resistance R Ohm Ω

Methods of Reading Electrical Current

A. Ohm’s Law
Equation: E = I x R - equation in terms of voltage (E)
I = E / R - equation in terms of current (I)
R = E / I - equation in terms of resistance (R)

Example:
In a simple circuit with 1.1kΩ resistance in a 220 volts power supply,
determine the amount of current flowing in a circuit.

Since: I = ?, based on given equation;

I=E/R

I = 220v/1.1kΩ
I = 0.20amp
So, the amount of current flowing in a circuit with 1.1kΩ resistance in a 220
volts power supply is 0.20amp.

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B. Ammeter Reading

Note: Using volt ammeter, there are many options to select. Adjust the selector knob
following guidelines to know how much electric current flows on the conductor. The
milliamperes can be read by typical ammeter gauges or other volt ohmmeter, clamp
tester. But, on big industries, it requires Current Transformer to monitor
measurements.

Abstraction: From reading measurements in amperes, reading measurements varies

on type and the capacity of measuring tools to be used. The sample illustrations
range only at 15amperes;

Small hand scale- 0 to 1ampere counted 0.2mA per graduation

Like the small illustration on the left side, reading starts at 0 to first graduation with
0.2mA, next counted as 0.4Ma, next to 0.6mA and so on….to reach long hand scale
ranging as 1amp. The same procedure is used to count up to 2amp, next to 3amp,
and so on.

Long hand scale- 0 to 15amperes counted as 1ampere per graduation

0.36mA by 0.04per grad.

6amp. 9amp.

4.8amp.

2.4amp.

Ampere reading

Hold button

Reading

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C. Reading using Clamp tester

Abstraction: Reading measurements of current using clamp tester/ammeter is the

easiest and simplest way of reading. To operate this, follow the instructions stated
below, to wit:

1. Make sure your testing tools are switched on.

2. Select a right adjustment. If you are not sure of current rating, adjust to the
heighest rate.

3. From the supply, select one of the two or three conductor wires. Clamp the
equipment;
4. Turn on the circuit.
5. Automaticaly the reading will appear. Push the hold button.

6. Read the measurements. It varies with load or without load reading.

What’s More

Hey, nice to see you at this point of your lesson. In electrical installation and
maintenance, knowing three is wholesome. The voltage, current, resistance and their
relationships make your knowledge whole. Let’ focus on the current!

Activity 3 - Read Me!

Directions: Following the instructions on how to read using ammeter, identify the
current per graduation. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

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 What I Have Learned

After performing the activities on ammeter reading, now let us complete with
the computation and let’s determine how much you have learned.

Activity 4 - Let Us Do Math!

Directions: Using Ohm’s law, compute the following and write your answer and the
solution on your activity notebook.

1.

2.

3.

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4.

5.

Wow! Great Job Congratulations!

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 What I Can Do

Make a difference! Do it better because you are mastering things. This time
reading current by clamp tester maybe considered as the easiest. Find out why.

Activity 5 - Do the Simplest!

Directions: From the illustration below, enumerate the step-by-step procedure in
using a clamp tester instrument as a simplest way of reading ampere current. Write
your answers on your activity notebook.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

B. Apply the step-by-step procedure using a testing instrument by reading the

current flow of your desk fan at home or lighting bulb, if available.

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 Assessment

Have you learned a lot form the discussion and activities in this module? It is
now time to test your mastery of the content. Answer the 15-tiem test below. Read
the instructions. Good luck!

Directions: Read and analyze each item. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Then, write it on your activity notebook.

1. Which is the rate of flow of electric charge in an electric circuit?

a. ampere c. resistance
b. current d. voltage

2. Which is the easiest and simplest way of reading current?

a. using a weighing scale
b. using a hygrometer
c. using a clamp tester
d. using a meter stick

3. Which unit of measurement is used in measuring current?

a. amperes c. volts
b. ohms d. watts

4. A circuit with 220v has bulbs connected on it. But, the bulbs become dim with
110Ω opposing resistance with in the bulbs, how much is the current flow?
a. 2amp c. 20amp
b. 5amp d. 21amp

5. Determine the flowing current in the circuit of a ceiling fan in a 220v supply load,
with 15Ω resistance.
a. 15amp c. 21amp
b. 20amp d. 22amp

For items 6 and 7, write TRUE of the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong.

6. In reading current using ammeter, the long hand scale atarts

at 0 ampere to 15 amperes.
7. Current is represented by R.

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For items 8 to 10, determine the current reading in milliamperes (mA) using an
ammeter as represented by the arrow.

8.

a. 3mA b. 3.8mA c. 3.9mA d. 4mA

9.

a. 10.8mA b. 10.9mA c. 11mA d. 12mA

10.

a. 13.9mA b. 14mA c. 14.1mA d. 14.2.mA

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11. Based on the illustration, how many amperes are there the following Ohm’s Law
equation for current?

a. 3amp c. 5.5amp
b. 5amp d. 6amp

12. Based on the illustration, how many amperes are there the following Ohm’s Law
equation for current?

a. 2amp c. 4amp
b. 3amp d. 5amp

13. Based on the illustration, how many amperes are there the following Ohm’s Law
equation for current?

a. 10amp c. 30amp
b. 20amp d. 40amp

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14. Based on the illustration, how many amperes are there the following Ohm’s Law
equation for current?

a. 0.001amp c. 0.03amp
b. 0.01amp d. 0.04amp
15. Compute the following Ohm’s Law equation for current.

a. 9amp c. 11amp
b. 10amp d. 12amp

Additional Activities

Activity 6 - Make Your Own!

Directions: in your own understanding, elaborate the meaning of the illustration of
the two-water tank in connection to reading measurements in ampere. Write your
answer on activity notebook as what you have learned in this module.

Ampere

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