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GCSE PHYSICS
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p1 resistance
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What should you be able to describe by the end of the video?
How to
investigate
factors affecting
resistance
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What percentage of exam marks come from required practicals?
At least
15%
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What factors are being investigated in the practical?
Factors affecting
resistance
Focus on the
length
of a wire
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What equipment is used in the resistance investigation?
Battery,
ammeter
,
voltmeter
, wire
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What does the ammeter measure in the circuit?
Current
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What does the voltmeter measure across the wire?
Potential difference
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How do you calculate resistance in the circuit?
Resistance
=
Voltage
/
Current
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What is the relationship between resistance and the length of the wire?
Resistance is directly
proportional
to length
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How can you increase the length of the wire in the circuit?
Move the
crocodile
clips further apart
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What does the graph of resistance versus length show?
A straight line passing through zero
Indicates
direct proportionality
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What is a zero error in measuring instruments?
A reading when the value should be
zero
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Why is zero error considered a systematic error?
It cannot be reduced by repeating
measurements
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How should you adjust readings to account for zero error?
Subtract
the
zero
error
from all
readings
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What causes zero error in this experiment?
Contact resistance
and
clip positioning
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How does heating affect resistance in the wire?
Increased
temperature
raises resistance
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What can be done to reduce heating effects in the wire?
Use a low
potential difference
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When should the current be turned on during the experiment?
Only when taking a
reading
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How does a variable resistor work?
Contains a long piece of
wire
in a
coil
Slider changes the
length
of wire in the circuit
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What happens to the lamp when resistance is increased using a variable resistor?
The lamp becomes
dimmer
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Where can you find questions on required practicals?
In the
vision workbook
Available via a link in the
video
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What is the main focus of the practical discussed in the video?
Investigating
resistance
in
electrical circuits
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