Experiment No.

DC Measurements

Objectives:

● To understand the basics of DC Voltages

● To be able to measure voltages of using a multi-tester.

Introduction

Direct current

Figure 1: An animation from a PhET simulation[1] of direct current which has been
slowed down considerably. See alternating current for a comparison.
Direct current (DC) is an electric current that is uni-directional, so the flow of charge is
always in the same direction.[2] As opposed to alternating current, the direction and
amperage of direct currents do not change. It is used in many household electronics and
in all devices that use batteries.[3]

Properties
Direct current is defined by the constant flow of electrons (see figure 1) from an area of
high electron density to an area of low electron density. In circuits involving batteries,
this is illustrated by the constant flow of charge from the negative terminal of the battery
to the positive terminal of the battery. It is much more expensive and difficult to change
the voltage of direct current as opposed to alternating current, making it a poor choice
for the high voltage transmission of electricity. However, for very long distances, HVDC
transmission can be more efficient than alternating current

Uses
Direct current is used in any electronic device with a battery for a power source. It is also
used to charge batteries, so rechargeable devices like laptops and cell phones come
with an AC adapter that converts alternating current to direct current

https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Direct_current#:~:text=Direct%20current
%20(DC)%20is%20an,all%20devices%20that%20use%20batteries.

Instruments/Materials Needed
Analog VOM
Digital VOM
Batteries

Questions

1. What is sample no.1? Provide picture.

2. What is sample no.2? Provide picture

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 3. What is sample no.3? Provide picture

4. What is sample no.4? Provide picture

5. What is sample no.5? Provide picture

6. Using an analog VOM measure the voltages of the samples

7. Record the voltages on the table provided.

Sample Measurement

8. Using an analog VOM measure the voltages of the samples

9. Record the voltages on the table provided.

Sample Measurement

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10. What are the advantages of a digital voltmeter?

11. What are the advantages of an analog voltmeter?

12. Connect two batteries in series having positive (+) connected to the
negative (-) of the other battery.

13. What is the measured voltage?

14. Connect two batteries in series having positive (+) connected to the
positive (+) of the other battery.

15. What is the measured voltage?

16. What is your observation?

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Conclusion

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