LEARNING

ACTIVITY SHEETS FIRST QUARTER S.Y. 2021-2022 No.03

SUBJECT AREA:
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE - 11
SUBJECT TEACHER: KENNY JOHN C. GRUSTAN T- II
 EIM 11 – Learning Activity Sheets No. 3

Name of Student: ____________________Grade & Section: __________

Competency: LO2. Voltmeter (TLE_IAEI7/8MC-0d-2)

Objectives: At the end of the week, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: describe voltmeter and familiarize its

parts;
B. Skill: perform voltmeter reading using voltmeter
scale; and,
C. Attitude: share the significance of voltmeter
applications.

Learner’s Task

Lesson Overview

VOLTMETER
Voltmeter is an electrical measuring instrument usually used to
measure the value of voltage flowing in the circuit. It can be
classified as digital type and analog type. Digital type voltmeters
automatically tell the reading value of voltage by displaying digits.
On the other hand, Analog voltmeters require you to read the
calibration as the pointer moves and steady. Voltmeter can be
used to measure voltages on direct current sources like dry cell
and batteries. It can also be used to measure voltages on
alternating current source from electric substations ranging 220-
250 volts. The unit in measuring voltage is volts, unit abbreviation is
V and the symbol is E or V.
 PARTS OF A VOLTMETER (Analog)

Below are the basic parts of a Voltmeter:

1. SCALE – shows the calibration and numerical information

needed for reading the value of voltage.

2. POINTER – needle like part that points in the scale for voltmeter
reading.

3. RANGE SELECTOR KNOB – a rotary selector switch used to select

the required range of voltage to be measured.

4. ADJUSTMENT SCREW – a small screw-like part that sets and adjust

pointer position.

5. TEST PROBES – used to insert on the terminals of the circuit to be

measured.
 VOLTMETER SCALE

Remember that:
✓ From 0 to10 (RX10) DCV.A, each calibration is equal to .2
✓ From 0 to 50 (RX50) DCV.A, each calibration is equal to 1
✓ From 0 to 250 (RX250) ACV, each calibration is equal to 5
✓ From 0 to 1000 (RX1000) ACV, each calibration is equal to
20

VOLTMETER READING USING SCALE

Below are examples how you should read an analog voltmeter
using the scale. Remember that whatever range is being selected,
that is only your point of reference in counting.

EXAMPLE 1

RX10

ELABORATION:
Since the range selected is RX10, our reference of counting will be
from
0 to 10. As we know, each calibration from 0 to 10 is .2 and the
pointer obviously hits calibration 8, then our reading will also be 8
volts.
EXAMPLE 2
RX10

ELABORATION:

Since the range selected is RX10, our reference of counting will be

from
0 to 10. As we know, each calibration from 0 to 10 is .2. As you can
see the pointer didn’t hit calibration 8, it is clearly in the middle.
How to read?

Step 1: When you are going to count before you hit the pointer,
your initial reading is 7.8.

Step 2: Note that each calibration from 0 to 10 is .2, if in case the

pointer is in the middle just get the half value of .2, and the half
value is .1

Step 3: Just add the half value which is .1 to our initial reading
which was 7.8
So, it will be .1 + 7.8 = 7.9 volts
EXAMPLE 3

RX50

ELABORATION:

Since the range selected is RX50, our reference of counting will

be from
0 to 50. As we know, each calibration from 0 to 50 is 1 and if we
will count, the pointer obviously hits calibration 15, then our
reading will also be 15 volts.

EXAMPLE 4

RX25
0
ELABORATION:

Since the range selected is RX250, our reference of counting will

be from
0 to 250. As we know, each calibration from 0 to 250 is 5 and if we
will count, the pointer obviously hits calibration 210, then our
reading will also be
210 volts.
EXAMPLE 5

RX5
0

ELABORATION:

Since the range selected is RX50, our reference of counting will be

from
0 to 50. As we know, each calibration from 0 to 50 is 1. As you can
see the pointer goes beyond calibration 15, it is clearly in the
middle. How to read?

Step 1: When you are going to count before you hit the pointer,
your initial reading is 15.

Step 2: Note that each calibration from 0 to 50 is 1, if in case the

pointer is in the middle just get the half value of 1, and the half
value is .5

Step 3: Just add the half value which is .5 to our initial reading
which was 15
So, it will be .5 + 15 = 15.5 volts
EXAMPLE 6

RX100
0

ELABORATION:

Since the range selected is RX1000, our reference of counting will

be from
0 to 1000. As we know, each calibration from 0 to 1000 is 20. As you
can see the pointer goes beyond calibration 200. How to read?

Step 1: When you are going to count before you hit the pointer,
your initial reading is 240.

Step 2: Note that each calibration from 0 to 1000 is 20, if in case the
pointer is in the middle just get the half value of 20, and the half
value is 10

Step 3: Just add the half value which is 10 to our initial reading
which was 240
So, it will be 10 + 240 = 250 volts
 Activity 1

Activity 1: Complete My Thought!

Direction: Complete the sentences below by filling in the correct

word on the blanks. You can choose your answers from the box
below.

voltage digital type analog type digits

calibration alternating current direct current

volts E or V voltmeter

1____________ is an electrical measuring instrument usually used to

measure the value of 2________ flowing in the circuit. It can be
classified as 3__________ and 4_________. Digital type voltmeters
automatically tell the reading value of voltage by displaying
5________. On the other hand, Analog voltmeters require you to
read the 6____________ as the pointer moves and steady.
Voltmeter can be used to measure voltages on 7___________
sources like dry cell and batteries. It can also be used to measure
voltages on 8___________ source from electric substations ranging
220-250 volts. The unit in measuring voltage is 9_____, unit
abbreviation is V and the symbol is 10_______.
 Activity 2

Activity: Let’s Read the Voltage Value!

Direction: Read the value of voltage indicated by the pointer on

the voltmeter scale.

Remember that:
✓ From 0 to10 (RX10) DCV.A, each calibration is equal to .2
✓ From 0 to 50 (RX50) DCV.A, each calibration is equal to 1
✓ From 0 to 250 (RX250) ACV, each calibration is equal to 5
✓ From 0 to 1000 (RX1000) ACV, each calibration is equal to 20

VOLTMETER READING USING SCALE

Below are examples how you should read an analog voltmeter
using the scale. Remember that whatever range is being selected,
that is only your point of reference in counting.
Problem 1

RX10

ANSWER:
Problem 2

RX50

ANSWER:

Problem 3

RX250
ANSWER:
 Formative Test

Multiple Choice Test

Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Shade your chosen
letter on the answer sheets.

1. Which of the following measures the voltage flowing in the

circuit?
A. Ammeter
B. Galvanometer
C. Ohmmeter
D. Voltmeter

2. Dry cells and batteries are examples of _____________

sources.
A. Alternating current
B. Direct current
C. Static Electricity
D. Voltage drops

3. Which of the following is the unit of measurement for

voltage?
A. Amps
B. Coulomb
C. Ohms
D. Volts
4. Read the value of voltage below

RX1000

A. 400 volts
B. 500 volts
C. 600 volts
D. 700 volts

5. Read the value of voltage below

RX250

A. 61.5 volts
B. 62.5 volts
C. 63.5 volts
D. 64.4 volts
Formative Test
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
Activity 2 Activity 1
1. 9 volts Activity 1
2. 25 volts 1. Voltmeter
3. 220 volts 2. Voltage
3. Analog type
4. Digital type
5. Digits
6. Calibration
7. Direct current
8. Alternating
current
9. Volts
10. E or V
Answer Key