Lesson 6:

Performing
Mensuration and
Calculations
Ms. Gracielle B. Espiritu | TLE 7 Instructor | JHS SPUS
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  LO 1. Select electrical measuring tools and
instruments
 1.1 Identify object or component to be
measured
OBJECTIVES  1.2 Choose test instruments to be used for
specific tasks
 1.3 Identify alternative measuring tools without
sacrificing cost and quality of work
  What are the basic electrical components
mentioned in the video?
QUESTIONS  What is the function or use of a certain
basic electrical component?
  Resistors – used to resist the current flow
in electrical circuits
Basic
Electrical
Components

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  Potentiometer – a voltage divider used
for measuring electric potential
 Used to control audio equipment, video
Basic
Electrical control, etc.
Components

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  Switch – a device for making and
breaking the connection in an electric
circuit
Basic
Electrical
Components

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  Capacitors – are like small rechargeable
batteries that store small amounts of charge in
them.
 Allow Alternating Current (AC) to flow through
them and resist the flow of Direct Current (DC),
Basic by doing so they stabilize the circuit
Electrical
Components

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  Light Emitting Diode (LED) – is a
semiconductor device that emits visible light
when an electric current passes through it.

Basic
Electrical
Components

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pack-25/
  LO 1. Select electrical measuring tools and
instruments
 1.1 Identify object or component to be
measured
OBJECTIVES  1.2 Choose test instruments to be used for
specific tasks
 1.3 Identify alternative measuring tools without
sacrificing cost and quality of work
  Test Light – is a pocket size tool used to test
the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.

Electrical
Measuring
Tools and
Instruments

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  Micrometer – is used to measure the diameter
of wires/conductors in circular mils. It can
measure small and big sizes of wires and
cables.
Electrical
Measuring
Tools and
Instruments

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Micrometer/dp/B00WMLD6IS
  Pull-Push Ruler– is a measuring tool used to
measure the length of an object in centimeter
and inches.

Electrical
Measuring
Tools and
Instruments

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  Ammeter – is an instrument used to measure
the amount of electrical current intensity in a
circuit. The unit of measure is ampere (a). It is
connected along or series to the circuit.
Electrical
Measuring
Tools and
Instruments

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ammeter-14397940388.html
  Voltmeter – is an instrument used to measure
electrical pressure or voltage of a circuit. The
unit of measure is volt (v). This is connected
across or parallel to the circuit.
Electrical
Measuring
Tools and
Instruments

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3v-0-10v-0-15-7-1309-18.html
  Clamp Ammeter - is also called tong-tester. It
is used to measure current flowing in a
conductor. It is clamped or hanged in a
conductor.
Electrical
Measuring
Tools and
Instruments

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  Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM) also called as Multi-
tester
 is used to measure the voltage (volt), resistance
(ohm) and current (amp) of a circuit. It is
Electrical connected in parallel or series with the circuit
Measuring depending on what to measure.
Tools and
Instruments

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cartoon.html
  LO 1. Select electrical measuring tools and
instruments
 1.1 Identify object or component to be
measured
OBJECTIVES  1.2 Choose test instruments to be used for
specific tasks
 1.3 Identify alternative measuring tools without
sacrificing cost and quality of work
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 DIGITS MULTIPLIER TOLERANCE
VALUE

V Y
I
G
E R
O O
LL E
L
O L
E D
T W D

1. Identify the equivalent values for the first two to three color
bands (for four-to-five band resistors)
2. Identify the color band for multiplier and get its equivalent
Computing for value.
the 3. Identify the color band for tolerance and get its equivalent
value. Convert it in decimal form.
Resistance 4. Simply combine the significant digits in step 1.
Value 5.
6.
Multiply the combined numbers in step 4 with the multiplier.
Multiply the product in step 5 with the tolerance value in
decimal form.
7. Deduct the product in step 6 from the product in step 5 to get
the minimum resistance value.
8. Add the product in step 6 to the product in step 5 to get the
maximum resistance value.
 1. Identify the equivalent
values for the first two to
three color bands (for four-
Computing for to-five band resistors)
the
Resistance V
I
Y
E R
G

Value O
L
E
T
LL
O
W
E
D
O
L
D

7 4
 2. Identify the color band for
multiplier and get its equivalent
value.
Computing for
the V Y
G
Resistance I
O
L
E
E
LL
O
R
E
D
O
L

Value T

7
W

4 x100
D
 3. Identify the color band for
tolerance and get its equivalent
value. Convert it in decimal
Computing for form.
the V Y
G
Resistance I
O
L
E
E
LL
O
R
E
D
O
L

Value T

7
W

4 x100
D

±5%
 4. Simply combine the significant digits in step
5. Multiply the combined numbers in step 4 with
the multiplier.
Computing for V Y
G
the I
O
L
E
E
LL
O
R
E
D
O
L

Resistance 7
T

4
W

x100
D

±5%
Value
7 4 x 100 = 7,400 Ω
 6.Multiply the product in step 5 with the tolerance
value in decimal form.

Computing for V Y
G
the I
O
L
E
E
LL
O
R
E
D
O
L

Resistance T

7
W

4 x100
D

±5%
Value
7 4 x 100 = 7,400 Ω
7,400 x 0.05 = 370
 7. Deduct the product in step 6 from the product in step 5
to get the minimum resistance value (RV).
8. Add the product in step 6 to the product in step 5 to get
the maximum resistance value (RV).

Computing for V Y
G
the I
O
L
E
E
LL
O
R
E
D
O
L

Resistance 7
T

4
W

x100
D

±5%
Value
7 4 x 100 = 7,400 Ω
7,400 x 0.05 = 370
Minimum RV = 7400 - 370 = 7030Ω
Maximum RV = 7400 + 370 = 7770Ω
 IN PARAGRAPH FORM:
V Y
I
G
E R
O O
LL E
L
O L
E D
T W D

7 4 x100 ±5%
Computing for 7 4 x 100 = 7,400Ω
the 7,400 x 0.05 = 370
Minimum RV = 7400 - 370 = 7030Ω
Resistance Maximum RV = 7400 + 370 = 7770Ω
Value FINAL ANSWER:
The resistance value of 7400Ω with 5%
tolerance must not exceed the computed
range of 7030Ω to 7770Ω for the resistor to
be considered in good condition.
CHECKING OF
HOMEWORKS
  LO 2. Carry out measurements and
calculations
 2.1 Use appropriate measuring devices for
OBJECTIVES specific tasks.
 2.2 Compute for required data.
 2.3 Convert data to its equivalent unit of
measurement.
QUIZ
Please prepare 1 whole sheet of paper.
 Write your NAME, SECTION, DATE
TODAY & QUIZ #2.
 ANSWER DIRECTLY.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & MEASURING TOOLS

______________1.It is a voltage divider used for

OPTIONS: measuring electric potential.
______________2. These are like small rechargeable
RESISTORS batteries that store small amounts of charge in them.

POTENTIOMETERS ______________3. It is used to resist the current flow in

electrical circuits.
SWITCH ______________4. It is is a semiconductor device that
emits visible light when an electric current passes
CAPACITORS through it.
______________5. It is a device used for making and
LED breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & MEASURING TOOLS

OPTIONS: ______________6.It is used to measure the diameter of

wires/conductors in circular mils. It can measure small
VOLTMETER and big sizes of wires and cables.
______________7. It is a pocket size tool used to test the
line wire or circuit if there is current in it
MICROMETER
______________8. It is used to measure the voltage
(volt), resistance (ohm) and current (amp) of a circuit.
AMMETER
______________9. It is an instrument used to measure
electrical pressure or voltage of a circuit.
MULTI-TESTER
______________10. It is an instrument used to measure
the amount of electrical current intensity in a circuit.
TEST LIGHT
COMPUTING FOR RESISTANCE VALUE
Compute for the resistance value. Show your solutions and the values for each resistor. Make sure to include Ω
in your answers. FINAL ANSWER SHOULD BE IN PARAGRAPH FORM. (5 pts each)

11-15.
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R B R R G
A L A O
N U N E L
G E G D D
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16-20.
V W S
I G I
R
H R
O L
I E V
L A
E
T D E
Y E
T R

Gray
FINAL ANSWER:
The resistance value of ___________________ with
_______% tolerance must not exceed the computed
range of _________________ to ______________ for
the resistor to be considered in good condition.
  Antopina, Ma. C., Ramilo, E., Calderon, L., Fajardo, R., & Querimit, J. (2016).
Technology and Livelihood Education: Linking Electronics to the 21st-Century
Learning 9. Quezon City: C& E Publishing, Inc.

 K to 12 Electrical Installation and Maintenance Curriculum Guide, December

2013, Department of Education

 (D&F Liquidators, n.d., The Basics of Electrical Components, para. 3&4)

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