Theory behind my experiment Thickness (cross sectional area of the wire)‚ length‚ and temperature all have some effect on the amount of resistance created in a wire. Another factor is the conductivity of the material we are using. Some metals are just more electrically conductive than others. As long as I use the same type of metal for each wire‚ my experiment will remain fair. Cross Sectional Area The thicker the wire‚ the less resistant it is. This is because there are more electrons in
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the Length of a Wire Affects Its Resistance In my physics coursework I am going to investigate the effect of the length of a wire on its resistance. Resistance is the measure of how easy it is for current to flow through a wire. Current is the rate of flow of charge through a conductor‚ and it is measured in amps using an ammeter. To help me plan my investigation I have completed a preliminary experiment in which I investigated the effect of the thickness of a wire on its resistance‚ using three constantan
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Investigating the resistance of a wire. Planning For this investigation there are a number of variables that can be chosen to change or keep the same‚ these are: · Length of the wire. · Diameter of the wire. · Type of the wire. · Temperature of the wire. Scientific explanation. All electrical conductors resist current through them to some extent. This is resistance and this affects the size of the current flow. The main dependence of resistance are: § It’s Length. § It’s Thickness
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which factors affect the resistance of a conductor‚ and the mathematical relationship that exists between these variables. Hypothesis Copper wires would be a better conductor than nichrome wires because it would yield less resistance when they have same cross-sectional area‚ length and temperature. Resistance would be increased when length wires increased. Resistance would be increased when cross-sectional area of wires decreased. Resistivity of wires is a factor of affecting the resistance. Background
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How does the length of a wire affect its resistance? Introduction: This first report in Physics will show the investigation of how the length of a wire affects its resistance. For starters I will go through the main definitions‚ to get a better knowledge of what is going to happen. However I will plan it out first to show each step of how I started‚ and then go into detail about the results and what the investigation on a whole has showed me. I shall then conclude my findings and present them with
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Physics GCSE coursework: Resistance of wire Aim: To investigate if the length of wire affects its resistance. Prediction (Hypothesis): I predict that the longer the wire the higher the resistance‚ and the shorter the wire the lower the resistance. Knowledge: Resistance is that property of electric components that turn electric energy into heat in opposing the passing of an electric current.It can be beneficial‚ as in electric heaters‚ or a pest‚ as in light bulbs‚ where the heat
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meters of varnish insulated copper wire with diameter 0.5mm PVC pipe- 300mm length 3- 1.5 volt batteries with casing 3- jumper wires with crocodile clips Multimeter Scissors Infrared Thermometer 1 roll of insulation tape Procedure 1. Wind the wire around the PVC pipe. Fix the ends of the wires to the insulation tape. Remove about 3 cm. of insulation from the wire using the tips of the paper knife. Measure the resistance of the wire using the ohm setting on the multimeter
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NEW DIGAMBER PUBLIC SCHOOL Session :- 2012-13 subject :- Factors affecting internal resistance of a cell Made by :- Saurabh godha (xii - B) submitted to :- Mr. Harshad shevgaonkar Certificate NAME : Saurabh Godha CLASS : XII - B ROLL NO. : 19 INSTITUTION : New Digamber Public School This is certified to be the bonafide work of the student in the PHYSICS INVESTIGATORY PROJECT during the year 2012 / 2013 . ............................
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Singapore Factors Affecting Language Learning Strategy Reported Usage by Thai and Vietnamese EFL Learners Attapol Khamkhien (faasapk@ku.ac.th) Kasetsart University‚ Thailand Abstract This paper is a report on an investigation into the relationship between three variables and language learning strategy use by Thai and Vietnamese university students using Oxford’s 80 item Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL). Two main objectives of this study are: 1) to determine three factors: how gender
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