(c) describe the use of an ammeter with different ranges.

Different Ranges On Ammeter:

Part of the correct use of an ammeter is the proper use of the range selection switch. If
the current to be measured is larger than the scale of the meter selected, the meter
movement will have excessive current and will be damaged. Therefore, it is important to
always start with the highest range when you use an ammeter. If the current can be
measured on several ranges, use the range that results in a reading near the middle of
the scale. Figure shown below illustrates these points.
Figure (A) shows the initial reading of a circuit. The highest range (250 milliamperes)
has been selected and the meter indication is very small. It would be difficult to properly
interpret this reading with any degree of accuracy. Figure (B) shows the second
reading, with the next largest range (50 milliamperes). The meter deflection is a little
greater. It is possible to interpret this reading as 5 milliamperes. Since this
approximation of the current is less than the next range, the meter is switched asshown
in Figure (C).
The range of the meter is now 10 milliamperes and it is possible to read the meter
indication of 5 milliamperes with the greatest degree of accuracy. Since the current
indicated is equal to (or greater than) the next range of the ammeter (5 milliamperes),
the meter should NOT be switched to the next range.



(g) calculate the total e.m.f. where several sources are arranged in series
and discuss how this is used in the design of batteries.
When cell are joined together the new product is called battery.

Following figures shows cells connected in series with symbolic representation.
In this case emf of individual cells add up.
Such connections are made when positive is connected with negative and so on as
shown below.