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Resistance Investigation  

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Introduction In this investigation I will attempt to find the relationship between voltage and resistance in a bulb using the equation: Resistance= Voltage/Current. Resistance: Resistance is the force that acts against charged electrons as they attempt to make their way around a circuit. More resistance means that more energy is needed to push the same number of electrons around the circuit. Many factors determine the resistance of an object for from its length or its temperature. Resistance is measured in ohms (?). The formula for resistance is: R=V/I Voltage is the driving force of electrons; to measure voltage is to measure the potential difference of energy between the positive and negative terminals. Voltage is a measure of the amount of energy that you are providing per coulomb of charge therefore 1vote = 1 joule per coulomb*. Voltage is measured in Volts (V) The formula for voltage is: V= IR Current: The current of...

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