Testing DC Circuits for Continuity

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can use a multimeter to test if a simple DC circuit has continuity.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain what it means for a circuit to have continuity and why it is important when troubleshooting electrical problems.

2. Imagine you have a cable with multiple unlabeled wires. Describe how you could use a multimeter's continuity test function to identify which wire on one end of the cable connects to a specific wire on the other end.

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What is Continuity and How to Test for it With a Multimeter

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