Final answer:
To check the VOLTS-AMPS switch positions, voltage and current should be recorded at each configuration and plotted to visualize the relationship, using Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's method for circuit analysis.
Step-by-step explanation:
When checking the VOLTS-AMPS switch in positions L1-L0, L2-L0, and L3-L0, the readings should correspond to the voltage and current values for each configuration in the circuit. To determine these values, employ Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's method to analyze your circuit which involves both DC voltmeters and ammeters.
A voltmeter is connected in parallel to the circuit component to measure its voltage drop, ensuring that it receives the full voltage while having a high resistance so as not to affect the circuit. An ammeter, on the other hand, is connected in series to measure the current flowing through the section of the circuit.
Starting with the voltage source set to supply between 1 and 10 volts DC, record the voltage and the corresponding current as read by the ammeter in a table. Then, plot this data with voltage on the vertical axis and current on the horizontal axis to visualize the relationship between voltage and current. Use this data to confirm your readings.