Ohm's Law Experiment - Hand Out
Ohm's Law Experiment - Hand Out
Ohm's Law Experiment - Hand Out
Theory :
1. Ohm’s Law : Ohm’s Law states that the potential difference, V across a conductor is directly proportional
to the current, I flows through it if the physical condition and the temperature of the
conductor remain unchanged.
2. V α I or = constant = R
3. Ohmic conductor obeys Ohm’s Law
Non-Ohmic conductor does not obey Ohm’s law.
Aim of experiment : To investigate the relationship between potential difference, V across a conductor and the
current, I flows through it in an electric circuit for
(a) A resistance wire ( Constantan wire)
(b) A light bulb.
Apparatus and 4 dry cells with battery holder
Materials: Switch
Rheostat
Ammeter (0-1A)
Voltmeter (0-5V)
Standard resistance (Constantan Wire)
Light bulb
7 pieces connecting wire
Circuit diagram :
Rheostat
Resistor R
V
Diagram (a)
2. State the relationship between potential difference, V and current, I for graph (a)
and graph (b).
6. Resistor R and light bulb, which one is an Ohmic conductor or Non-Ohmic conductor.
Enrichment : 1. Using scientific skill, find the resistance of the resistor R and the light bulb.
2. Name two example of Ohmic conductor and two example of Non-Ohmic conductor.
3. If large current flow through the circuit, the resistor will be heated. Deduce what will
happen to the gradient and the resistance of the resistor.