How to Test Alligator Clips
Alligator clips are metal clips that are connected electrically to conductive wiring, named for the gripping teeth that give them resemblance to the jaws of an alligator. You can use them to connect any metal object to electrical circuitry without other fastening. They typically come in pairs, with one clip sheathed in black rubber and the other coated in red rubber.
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Instructions
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Clip the 9 volt battery cap onto the terminals of the battery.
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Clip the red alligator clip onto the red wire of the battery cap and the black alligator clip onto the black wire.
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Peel half a centimeter of rubber off the opposite end of the alligator clips with your fingernail.
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Touch the exposed wiring onto the terminals of the multimeter.
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Read the voltage of the multimeter. If it is 9 volt or -9 volt, your alligator clips are functional.
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References
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