AIM :-

To draw the diagram of a given open circuit comprising at

least a battery, resistor/rheostat, key ammeter and
voltmeter. Mark the components that are not connected in
proper order and correct the circuit and also the circuit
diagram.
MATERIALS REQUIRED :-
A battery or battery eliminator, a key, a rheostat, a dc
ammeter (range 0-2 A) and a dc voltmeter (0-3 V),
resistance wire and connecting wires.

THEORY :-
An electrical circuit is functional only if all the components
of the circuit are connected in proper order, assuming that
all circuit components/devices are in working condition
and key is closed.
An open circuit means a break in some part of a circuit
which could be deliberate such as a key in open position or
a fault such as broken wire or burnt out component(s) or
loose connection.

 Electric circuit is a conducting path consisting of

electric components connected between the two
terminals of a cell.
 Circuit diagram is a diagram indicating the
arrangement of various components in an electric
circuit with the help of their symbols.
 Open circuit is a combination of primary components
of electrical circuit in such a manner that no current is
drawn from the cell.
 Closed circuit : A circuit is said to be closed circuit if all
the primary components in an electric components in
 an electric circuit are connected in proper order and
current is drawn from the cell.

PRINCIPLE : The resistance of voltmeter is very high

and resistance of ammeter is very low. So voltmeter is
always connected in parallel to that component
between whose ends potential difference has to find
and a ammeter is connected in series.

PROCEDURE :-
1. Drew the circuit diagrams in my notebook as given by
my teacher as shown in the figures.

2. After checking whether all the connections are correct,

I found two major errors in the given circuit :
(i) Voltmeter is connected in series and ammeter in
parallel.
(ii) Current enters from negative terminals in meters.
3. After making corrections I redrew the circuit diagram.
4. Rearranged the circuit components in accordance
with the corrected circuit.
5. I plug in the key and checked that the ammeter and
voltmeter show reading.
6. Moved the sliding contact and checked that the
readings in ammeter and voltmeter changed with the
change in circuit resistance.

OBSERVATIONS :-
1. Ammeter and voltmeter are not connected properly as
clearly seen in the circuit diagram of Fig.6.1.
2. When ammeter and voltmeter are connected in
proper order they show reading when circuit is closed.

RESULT :-
1. Circuit diagram shown in Fig.6.2 is not proper in which
voltmeter and ammeter are wrongly connected.
2. Circuit diagram shown in Fig.6.3 is proper and
correct.
PRECAUTIONS :-
1. All connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2. The insulated wires are to be used for connections.
3. A given circuit should not be checked by inserting plug
into the key. This may damage any component of the
circuit.