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1
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what is current measured in

A

amps

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2
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what is pd measured in

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volts

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3
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what is used to measure current

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ammeter

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4
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what is used to measure potential difference

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voltmeter

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5
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how should an ammeter be connected to determjnd the current rhoufh a component

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in series

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6
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how should a voltmeter be connected to determine the potential difference across a component

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in parallel

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7
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how could you tell if an ammeter of voltmeter have zero errors

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they would show a reading when not connected in a circuit

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8
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when investigating length of wife and resistance what should be controlled

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temperature, material of wire, thcikness of wire

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9
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how could temp be controlled when investiagting resistance

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turn the power supply off between readings to prevent components warming up

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10
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what is the equation that links current potential difference and resistance

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resistance = potential difference/ current

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11
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what is the unit for resistance

A

ohms ♎️

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12
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how would you know if your results were precise

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measurements would be closely grouped together

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13
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what are the hazards in the experiment

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the high current can cause the wite to get hot and melt, can also cause burns

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14
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what is the dv in the resistance of a wite investiagaation

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resistance of the wire

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15
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what is the iv in the resistance of the wire practical

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lenght of wire

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16
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what are the measurements taken in the investigation

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the current and potential difference

17
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whu should the variable resistor be adjusted each yime the lenght of the wire is changed

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changes the resistance of the wite sk that current remains the same so thag the temp of the wire is kept constant

18
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what effect does temp have on resistance of a wire

A

increase resistance

19
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what effect would a thicker wire have on resistance

A

resistance would decrease

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