Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A practical investigation is done to determine the resistance of a wire. The current in the wire is $(1.0 \pm 0.2)\,\text{A}$ and the potential difference across the wire is $(8.0 \pm 0.4)\,\text{V}$. Calculate the resistance of the wire and its uncertainty.

  • A$(8.0 \pm 0.2)\,\Omega$
  • B$(8.0 \pm 0.6)\,\Omega$
  • C$(8 \pm 1)\,\Omega$
  • D$(8 \pm 2)\,\Omega$

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