10.1 - Resistance Flashcards

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What is resistance?

A

The opposition to the flow of electrons

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In terms of an equation, what is resistance?

A

R = V/I

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What is the unit of resistance?

A

Ohms

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How do you find resistance on a graph?

A

By taking the potential difference and current values at a specific point, and doing V/I

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In terms of gradient of an I-V graph, what is resistance?

A

1/Resistance

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