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Measuring electrical resistance

Read a voltmeter and ammeter at six supply settings to find a resistance from V/I and a V–I graph, then switch off and compare with an ohmmeter reading corrected for its leads.

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Practice: Measuring electrical resistance

CCEA 1210 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

Why must a resistor be disconnected from a circuit before using an ohmmeter?

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

Describe the ammeter–voltmeter method for measuring resistance.