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OCR H557

Suggested PAG activity — PAG 3 – Investigating electrical properties / example: resistivity or conductivity

OCR requires PAG 3 electrical-property measurements and circuit construction; determining metal resistivity or conductivity is the specification example.

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Interactive Practical · A-Level Physics

Determining the resistivity of a wire

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

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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OCR · H557

Suggested PAG activity · PAG 3 – Investigating electrical properties / example: resistivity or conductivity

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