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I-V characteristics of a lamp and metal wire

Read signed voltage and current for a wire at constant temperature and a filament lamp, then compare their I–V characteristics.

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Practice: I-V characteristics of a lamp and metal wire

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

Why does a filament lamp's I–V graph curve?

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

Explain why a potential divider is used to supply the component.