Practical Investigations
Electricity
Prac 5: Electrical Circuits
What is an electrical circuit and what is required to make one?
In this practical you will investigate the components of an electrical circuit and will explore some basic circuits and the effect of introducing conductors and insulators
What is an electrical circuit and what is required to make one?
In this practical you will investigate the components of an electrical circuit and will explore some basic circuits and the effect of introducing conductors and insulators
Prac 6: Series and Parallel Circuits
What is the effect of connecting electrical components in parallel?
In this practical you will investigate series and parallel circuits and the advantages and disadvantages of both types of circuits.
What is the effect of connecting electrical components in parallel?
In this practical you will investigate series and parallel circuits and the advantages and disadvantages of both types of circuits.
Prac 7: Resistance and Ohm's Law
What is electrical resistance and what is the relationship between Voltage and Current?
In this practical you will investigate electrical resistance and use Voltmeters and Ammeters to establish the relationship between voltage and current. You will also explore the advantages of data loggers over analogue Voltmeters and Ammeters
What is electrical resistance and what is the relationship between Voltage and Current?
In this practical you will investigate electrical resistance and use Voltmeters and Ammeters to establish the relationship between voltage and current. You will also explore the advantages of data loggers over analogue Voltmeters and Ammeters
Prac 8: Resistance and Heat - Using Nichrome Wire
How does the type of material and shape of an electrical component affect its resistance?
In this practical you will investigate how the material a component is made of as well as its thickness and length affects its resistance. You will also explore how this can be explained using the particle theory of matter.
How does the type of material and shape of an electrical component affect its resistance?
In this practical you will investigate how the material a component is made of as well as its thickness and length affects its resistance. You will also explore how this can be explained using the particle theory of matter.