Physics coursework
Aim to see how the resistance of a wire changes with the length of the wire. Also does the colour etc affect the resistance as well.
Factors
Thickness
Length of the wire
What is it made of
Where is it
Is it a good or bad conductor of electricity
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Prediction I predict that the resistance will become higher as the length becomes longer because the more length there is to travel making it harder for the electricity to travel.
Method
One power pack
One voltmeter
One ampmeter
One wire and ruler
Five ordinary wires
Two crocodile clips
1. Collect the equipment above.
2. Connect power pack, voltmeter, ampmeter and wire together using the ordinary wires you have.
3. Attach the crocodile clips to wire then measure the length and then readjust it to 10 or your starting point.
4. Draw up a table......
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