Battery and Lightbulb

by: Michael Horton

The number of batteries used in this lab is determined by the type of lightbulbs that are used. A 3 V lightbulb will require two batteries. Students should perform this activity after being instructed how to use the multimeter. Instructions will vary based on the model of multimeter. Students will create a circuit with a battery and lightbulb and use a multimeter to analyze the circuit.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 5/30/2009Stock # PB240X_57

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