Introduction
Did you ever wonder why it takes two batteries stacked together to run a flashlight or why your video game player takes four batteries? Why do batteries need to be put into these devices a certain way? This activity will allow you to explore how all this works by measuring the voltages across different numbers of batteries stacked together.
Objectives
- Measure the voltages of batteries as they are stacked together.
- Compare the voltages of different types of stacked batteries.
- Draw conclusions about batteries in an electronic device.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #3 of Investigating Voltage. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
