Current Probe

Description

The Current Probe measures DC and low-frequency AC currents up to 600 mA. Use Current Probes in combination with Differential Voltage Probes to investigate Ohm’s Law and explore series and parallel circuits. The 0.1 Ω shunt resistor minimizes changes to your circuit. If currents will exceed 1 A, use the High Current Sensor.

Specifications

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Experiments and Lab Ideas

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  Advanced Physics with Vernier - Beyond Mechanics (5)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 9 Factors Affecting Electrical Resistance
  • 10 Series and Parallel Circuits
  • 13 Capacitors and Inductors
  • 14 RLC Circuits
  • 22 Planck’s Constant
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  Physics with Vernier (3)

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  • 22 Ohm's Law
  • 23 Series and Parallel Circuits
  • 27 Electrical Energy
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  Agricultural Science with Vernier (3)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 23 Ohm's Law
  • 25 Photovoltaic Cells
  • 26 Wind Power
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  Advanced Chemistry with Vernier (2)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 21 Electroplating
  • 31 Determining Avogadro's Number
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  Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry (2)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 28 Wind Power
  • 29 Photovoltaic Cells
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  Earth Science with Vernier (2)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 32 Photovoltaic Cells
  • 33 Wind Power

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