ie Ne xiven galvanometer (of known reslstance and figure of merit into a voltmete fy Of desired ry Apparatus - A Weston Iv hoo nope Balvanometer, a voltmeter (range 0 - 3 V), a cell, a resistance box, a one-way key, * Theos come Circuit Diagram (for Verification) ae! reas Fig. A7(b).4 ‘ormula Used A galvanometer of known resistance G and figure of merit k can be converted into a voltmeter of range 0-V volt by ‘anecting a high resistance R in series with it. The value of resistance R is given by n=L-G 15 ‘vere V is the range of conversion and J, is the currerit required for full scale deflection. Focedure 1. Note the value of resistance G of the galvanometer and its figure of merit k and record them in the note-book. 2. Note the number of divisions Non the either side of the zero of the scale of the galvanometer and calculate the crest required to produce full scale deflection using the relation J, = Nk. 3. For conversion of galvanometer into voltmeter of range 0 -V volts, calculate the value of resistance R to be connected in series with it using the relation y -G Ny As an example, if G =200.Q, /, =500HA=5x10™ A andV = 5 volt, then 5 sx10+ ~200= 10000 -200=9800 2 4. Take out the plugs from the resistance box of the Fig. A7(b).1 so as to introduce the resistance R (calculated in step 3)* series with the galvanometer. The galvanometer with this resistance in series is the converted voltmeter of range0-V volt Vercation (For Checking up the Accuracy of the Converted Voltmeter) 5. Set up the circuit as shown in Fig. A7(b) 1 It should be noted that here the rheostat is used as a potential divider. 6. Note the least counts of the standard voltmeter as well as the converted voltmeter.& ence / : 4, For different position of rheostat slides, note the readings of th Fesord these readings in th observation abl inthe mires of te standard voltmeter and the converted voltmete ions, step 1 To determine the value of series resistance R Resistance ofthe given galvanometer, G= Figure of merit ofthe given galvanometer, Aldiv ‘Total numberof divisions on either side of zero mark of the galvanometer scale, N = Current for full scale deflection, 7, = Nk Required range ofthe converted voltmeter, V on Required valu of series resistance, R= z -6 fs Step 2. Verification (To check up the accuracy of the converted voltmeter) Range of converted voltmeter, V = ........V Total number of divisions on the either side of zero mark of the galvanometer scale, N = v Least count of the converted voltmeter, volvdivision. Table for Verification Galvanometer readi —— Forttmeter reacting Error Deflection (8) PD. vee wry 000 (divisions) V7 =k’ 8(in volt) SNo. Result As the difference (V -V") is very small, therefore, required range. Precautions 1. All the connections should be tight. 2. The rheostat should be connected propery inthe circuit so as to act as a potential divider. 3. The resistance box should be of high range (0-10 kS2)- 4. Suitable high resistance (say, 5000.92) must be taken out of the resistance box before inserting the key K in the circuit otherwise unduly high current is likely to damage the coil of the galvanometer, 5. The standard voltmeter and the converted voltmeter should preferably of the same range. 6. Any zero eror inthe standard voltmeter or galvanometer shouldbe eliminated or taken into account properly. the given galvanometer is properly converted into voltmeter of th