Physics 5054 · O Level · Resistance

Resistance — practice question

A student is using the circuit in Fig. 5.1 to investigate resistor $R$.
(a)[1]

Describe how the student uses the apparatus in Fig. 5.1 to collect a range of ammeter and voltmeter readings.

(b(i))[2]

State Ohm’s law in words.

(b(ii))[1]

From the results in Table 5.1, show that the resistor obeys Ohm’s law.

(b(iii))[1]

The student has an ammeter with five ranges marked: $0$-$10\,\text{A}$, $0$-$200\,\text{mA}$, $0$-$20\,\text{mA}$, $0$-$2\,\text{mA}$, $0$-$0.2\,\text{mA}$. Suggest how the student should make best use of the different ranges during the investigation.

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