Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A student records the current through a resistor with constant resistance and the potential difference (p.d.) across it. The data are then used to produce a graph of current against p.d. The current readings include a systematic error. How could this be identified from the graph?

  • AAt least one anomalous data point can be identified.
  • BThe data points are scattered about the straight line of best fit.
  • CThe graph is a curve, not a straight line.
  • DThe straight line graph does not pass through the origin.

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