5. If you were to connect an ammeter to measure current in the circuit at points...

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5. If you were to connect an ammeter to measure current in the circuit at points A, B, and C how would the readings compare? (Do not connect ammeter yet) Explain the reasoning for your prediction. Since both bulbs will have equal brightness she Same current will flow through each of them, hence A, B, and C will be the same. the bulbs have resistance 6. A digital multimeter can be used as an ammeter to measure currents. Select the proper terminals to measure currents and choose appropriate range in the multimeter. Remember that an ammeter must be connected in series since it measures the current passing through the meter itself. Ask the TA for help if needed. Then connect the ammeter at point A between the negative terminal of the battery and the bulb (left bulb in the drawing). Measure current at A and enter it below. Then measure currents at B and C also. IA IB Ic 7. Do the measurements agree with your prediction in Question 5? If not, explain what went wrong with your initial reasoning. 8. Now set up the circuit shown below using the two different types of light bulbs (for example one spherical and one cylindrical). A B + How do the two bulbs compare in brightness? 9. Measure the current at the three points (A, B, and C) by connecting the multimeter in series at each section of the circuit. IA IB Ic 2 of 6 5. If you were to connect an ammeter to measure current in the circuit at points A, B, and C how would the readings compare? (Do not connect ammeter yet) Explain the reasoning for your prediction. Since both bulbs will have equal brightness she Same current will flow through each of them, hence A, B, and C will be the same. the bulbs have resistance 6. A digital multimeter can be used as an ammeter to measure currents. Select the proper terminals to measure currents and choose appropriate range in the multimeter. Remember that an ammeter must be connected in series since it measures the current passing through the meter itself. Ask the TA for help if needed. Then connect the ammeter at point A between the negative terminal of the battery and the bulb (left bulb in the drawing). Measure current at A and enter it below. Then measure currents at B and C also. IA IB Ic 7. Do the measurements agree with your prediction in Question 5? If not, explain what went wrong with your initial reasoning. 8. Now set up the circuit shown below using the two different types of light bulbs (for example one spherical and one cylindrical). A B + How do the two bulbs compare in brightness? 9. Measure the current at the three points (A, B, and C) by connecting the multimeter in series at each section of the circuit. IA IB Ic 2 of 6