Resistance of a wire
How does length change resistance?
Readings: 0 of 5 Clip: 10.0 cm Go to: zone 1
Clip position
60 cm
How does the length of a wire change its resistance?
After this practical you will be able to:
  1. 1Measure V and I for different lengths.
  2. 2Work out the resistance, R = V ÷ I.
  3. 3Explain what your graph shows.
R = V ÷ I
Readings done ✓
Now open your ClassAdapt workbook.
  1. 1Copy your readings.
  2. 2Draw the graph.
  3. 3Answer the questions.