A student plots potential difference (V) versus current (I) data for a resistor. The graph shows a linear relationship passing through the origin with a gradient of 22 Ω and an uncertainty of ± 3 Ω. What is the resistance of the resistor?
Physics · Unit 1 · Electrical circuits · Current, potential difference and energy flow
Interpret graphical representations of electrical potential difference versus electric current data to find resistance using the gradient and its uncertainty.
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A graph of potential difference (V) versus current (I) is plotted for a resistor. The line of best fit passes through the origin and the point (0.40 A, 9.6 V). Calculate the resistance of the resistor.
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The graph below shows the relationship between electrical potential difference (V) and electric current (I) for a resistor. Using the gradient of the line to determine resistance, which statement correctly interprets the graph?
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