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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
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Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
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Transcribed Image Text:**Consider the following circuit.**
The diagram shows a simple electrical circuit with a resistor labeled as \( R \) connected in series with a voltage source labeled as \( V \).
**Which of the following configurations do you use to measure current and voltage?**
- **Configuration A:**
- The diagram illustrates a circuit with a resistor \( R \) and a voltage source \( V \). A multimeter is connected in series within the circuit. This configuration is typically used to measure current. The multimeter is inserted within the circuit path, indicating that the current flowing through the circuit also passes through the multimeter.
- **Configuration B:**
- The diagram shows a similar circuit with a resistor \( R \) and a voltage source \( V \). Here, the multimeter is connected in parallel across the resistor. This setup is used to measure voltage. The placement of the multimeter in parallel ensures that it measures the potential difference across the resistor.
These two configurations demonstrate the correct methods for measuring current and voltage in a circuit using a multimeter, emphasizing the importance of series and parallel connections in these measurements.
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