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CCEA 1210

Specification experiment — Appendix 4 experiment 11 – resistivity of a metal

Appendix 4 specifies determination of the resistivity of a metal.

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Determining the resistivity of a wire

Measure a wire's diameter, investigate resistance against length and determine its resistivity.

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CCEA · 1210

Specification experiment · Appendix 4 experiment 11 – resistivity of a metal

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