Physics 5054 · O Level · Resistance

Resistance — practice question

A student is examining how the resistance of a wire changes as its length changes. He uses the equation $R = \frac{V}{I}$. The equipment provided is: power supply, ammeter, voltmeter, switch, connecting leads and crocodile clips, a length of resistance wire, metre rule, wire cutters. Write a plan for the investigation.
(a)[2]

Draw the circuit diagram in the space provided below.

(b)[2]

Explain briefly how the student performs the investigation.

(c)[1]

Explain how the student can use the readings to reach a conclusion.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The wire, ammeter and power supply should be connected in series; the voltmeter should be connected in parallel across the wire

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