GCSE Physics Coursework - Resistance of a Wire Coursework Resistance of a Wire Task To investigate how the resistance of a wire is affected by the length of the wire. Theory What is resistance? Electricity is conducted through a conductor‚ in this case wire‚ by means of free electrons. The number of free electrons depends on the material and more free electrons means a better conductor‚ i.e. it has less resistance. For example‚ gold has more free electrons than
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Physics Coursework - Resistance of a Wire Coursework Introduction (Theory) In this piece of Coursework I am going to investigate the resistance in a piece of wire. Resistance is the force that slows down the flow of electrons; this can be due to electrons colliding. The total length of the wires will affect the amount of resistance. The longer the wire‚ the more resistance that there will be. This is also true for thickness of wire; the thinner the wire is the more resistance. Resistance
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Illinois. He saw a wooden rail with nails sticking out and decided to use this to start his design of barbed wire. His wife’s garden needed protection and that started his invention process. One year later in 1874‚ the barbed wire fence was patented. Glidden became a millionaire with assets. His company‚ with partner Issac Ellwood‚ The Barb Fence Company made 10‚000 pounds of barbed wire the first year and 600‚000 pounds by 1875. When Glidden died‚ he was one of the richest people in America. Although
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Worldwide Wires “Revenue Recognition Woes” Introduction Worldwide Wires (“WW”) is a company that provides computer network and communications services around the globe. The company offers its services either directly to the customer or through a network of partners that are scattered around the globe. Their business model can be compared to that of a principal and an agent‚ with WW being the former and the partners being the later. The company and the partners enter into 5 year service agreements
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The resistance of a wire Planning:- Introduction: To investigate the resistance of a wire at different lengths to see whether or not a longer wire has a larger resistance than a shorter wire. Apparatus: Wire Voltmeter Ammeter Battery 2 crocodile clips Metre rule Variable resistor Diagram: Variables: Length Thickness Resistance Material The material and diameter of the wire needs to be kept constant to keep the test fair as we are investigating resistance. The
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Section 1 WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE WIRES? INTRODUCTION Electricity is usually invisible. Except for lightning and sparks‚ you never see it in daily life. However‚ light bulbs and a magnetic compass can show you when something electrical is happening. By observing their behavior and making a few assumptions‚ you can begin forming ideas about electricity. This type of thinking is called “building a model”. INVESTIGATION ONE: WHAT IS NEEDED TO LIGHT A BULB? 1.1 Activity: Lighting bulbs in a loop
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did a great job of depicting just how much Philippe appreciated every minute of his life. Philippe not only enjoyed the planning of his wire walk and the adrenaline rush of having to tiptoe around all the security guards patrolling the towers‚ but also the act of setting everything up. We can see this in his expressions‚ during his first few minutes on the wire his face shows complete concentration and then only a few moments later he is peaceful‚ the euphoric expressions on his face tell the story
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Hello Garci Scandal "Hello Garci" refers to the alleged wiretapped conversations where vote rigging in the 2004 elections was discussed by‚ among others‚ a woman presumed to be President Arroyo and man presumed to be Comelec Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano. Ironically‚ the controversy that nearly toppled the Arroyo administration started at the Palace‚ when Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio Bunye released CDs of the Hello Garci conversations on June 6‚ 2005. Days later‚ former NBI Deputy Director
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Man on Wire is a documentary about a goal oriented‚ thrill seeker that made history and created a masterpiece on a metal wire 110 stories above the streets of New York City. Philippe Petit had a dream to walk on a wire that was strung between the World Trade Centers. To make this happen it would take many years of planning‚ practice‚ and persistence. As we follow Petit through his journey‚ it becomes evident that he may not be able to achieve his goal. Director James Marsh allows tension to rise
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Factors Affecting The Resistance Of Wire Aim: To investigate the factors that affect the resistance in a conductor. The main factors that affect the resistance in a conductor are: · Length · Temperature · Cross sectional area · Material · Magnetism The factor that we are going to change is the cross sectional area. Hypothesis: I think that the higher the cross sectional area‚ the lower the resistance in the conductor will be. This is because the Resistance in a metal conductor happens
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