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Galvanometer InteractiveGalvanometer Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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Year
2014
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Galvanometer

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In 1820, Hans Christian Orstead discovered the link between electricity and magnetism, which allows us to measure current and voltage. The simulation allows scholars to observe the inner workings of an ammeter and voltmeter as they control the potential, magnet strength, and number of loops. A circuit diagram and visual of the inside of each meter shows the changes with each variable altered.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ammeters, voltmeter, magnetic fields, electric currents, magnetism, electromagnetism

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a simple galvanometer in class
  • Practice using a voltmeter and ammeter

Classroom Considerations

  • Must create a free CK-12 account to access the interactive

Pros

  • Includes answers to many of the worksheet questions
  • Offers a walk-through video of how to use the simulator

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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