4.3 Resistance Flashcards

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What is Ohms law?

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The current through a resistor at constant temperature is directly proportional to the potential difference accross the resistor

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What is the unit of resistance?

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Ohm Ω

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What device is used to measure current?

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An ammetre

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What are current potential difference graphs used for?

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to show how the current through a component varries with the potential differnce accross it

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