Palestine Polytechnic University

Applied Science College

Physics Lab (II)
Date: 17/3/2009 Section (10)
Student Name : Student # (08/)

Experiment Title:
The Digital Multimeter

Purpose:
To become familiar with a digital multimeter (DMM) and how it works. At the
same time to become familiar with resistors and to learn how to use a power supply.

Apparatus:
Digital Multimeter (DMM), Power Supply, Resistors, Connecting Wires

Theory:
the DMM is an instrument. This can be used to measure DC Voltages and
currents, AC Voltages and currents and resistance values
through two leads and choosing the correct function.
And we can use the Ohm's Law.
R=V/I

Procedure:
1. Prepare the multimeter to measure resistance and take the reading of the DMM.
2. To measure the voltages just shift the function switch measure voltage using the
max range. Put the leads of the DMM across the electrical element under test. Take
measures.
3. To measure an electrical current there are two options to connect:
a. in the low Amperes (mA) port.
b. in high Amperes (A) port.
We begin with the high current connection (A) to protect the DMM unless a low
current indicated. In such a case we must change the connection to the (mA) port.
4. To measure the current. It is necessary to disconnect the circuit before you insert
the DMM into the circuit in series with the DUT. Also it's necessary to set the
function switch to measure current (DCA or ACA) Take your measures.

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Data Table:
Ohmmeter
Resistance Actual Colors
Value
Value Value value
()
10 k 10.01 k 10 k 5%
Actual Voltmeter Actual Ammeter
Voltage Value Value Current Value Value
3 3.53 0.3 0.34
(DCV)(V) (DCA)(mA)
4.5 5.01 0.45 0.45
6 7.55 0.6 0.74
Actual Voltmeter Actual Ammeter
Voltage Current
Value Value Value Value
(ACV)(V) (ACA)(mA)
6 5.66 0.6 0.558

Calculations & Data Analysis:

Knoun ValueExperment Value 10.010.01
%RE (for R) =| | =| | = 0.1%
Knoun Value 10.0

Knoun ValueExperment Value 33.53

%RE (for V/DC) =| Knoun Value
|=| 3 | = 17.6%

Knoun ValueExperment Value 0.30.34

%RE (for A/DC) =| Knoun Value
| =| 0.3
| = 13.3%

Knoun ValueExperment Value 65.66

%RE (for V/AC) =| Knoun Value
| =| 6
| = 5.7%

Knoun ValueExperment Value 0.60.558

%RE (for A/AC) =| Knoun Value
| =| 0.6
| = 7.0%

Resistance color's calculation ::

Brown Black Orange Gold
1 0 3 5%
10 * 103 5%

Conclusion:
We have the knowledge of use the Digital Multimeter as Voltmeter, Ammeter and
Ohmmeter.

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