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Factors affecting resistance

Slide a crocodile clip along a resistance wire to find how resistance depends on length, then compare identical resistors in series and in parallel.

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Practice: Investigating factors affecting resistance

AQA 8463 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

How is the voltmeter connected in this experiment?

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

Explain why the current is switched off between readings.