Required Practical: Investigating Resistance (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the variable resistor in this experiment?
What is the purpose of the variable resistor in this experiment?
To change the current
Which three components should be tested in this investigation?
Which three components should be tested in this investigation?
Lamp, diode, fixed resistor
What two measurements should be recorded for each setting?
What two measurements should be recorded for each setting?
Current and potential difference
Why are the battery wires swapped during the experiment?
Why are the battery wires swapped during the experiment?
To test reverse direction
What does the ammeter display after swapping the battery wires?
What does the ammeter display after swapping the battery wires?
Negative current
How should potential difference be recorded when battery wires are swapped?
How should potential difference be recorded when battery wires are swapped?
As a negative value
What type of graph should be plotted for each component?
What type of graph should be plotted for each component?
- graph
What three types of resistor can be identified from the graphs?
What three types of resistor can be identified from the graphs?
Ohmic, non-ohmic, diode
What condition is specified for the resistor component being tested?
What condition is specified for the resistor component being tested?
At fixed temperature
What is being investigated about circuit components in this practical?
What is being investigated about circuit components in this practical?
Their - characteristics