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    1) The document describes an experiment to verify Ohm's Law and identify Ohmic and non-Ohmic conductors. Students will construct circuits using a resistor and light bulb and measure the current and potential difference. 2) By plotting graphs of potential difference vs. current for each component and determining the gradients, students can deduce whether each component obeys Ohm's Law and identify them as Ohmic or non-Ohmic conductors based on whether their gradients are constant. 3) The gradient of the graphs represents the resistance, and comparing the gradients allows students to determine the resistances and verify which type of conductor each component represents.

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    F5 Chapter 2: Electricity

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    1) The document describes an experiment to verify Ohm's Law and identify Ohmic and non-Ohmic conductors. Students will construct circuits using a resistor and light bulb and measure the current and potential difference. 2) By plotting graphs of potential difference vs. current for each component and determining the gradients, students can deduce whether each component obeys Ohm's Law and identify them as Ohmic or non-Ohmic conductors based on whether their gradients are constant. 3) The gradient of the graphs represents the resistance, and comparing the gradients allows students to determine the resistances and verify which type of conductor each component represents.

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    2.2 Potential difference, V, Current, I and resistance, R.

    Theory :
    1. Ohm’s Law : Ohm’s Law states that the potential difference, V across a conductor is directly proportional
    to the current, I flows through it if the physical condition and the temperature of the
    conductor remain unchanged.

    2. V α I or = constant = R
    3. Ohmic conductor obeys Ohm’s Law
    Non-Ohmic conductor does not obey Ohm’s law.

    Objective: 1. To verify Ohm’s Law.


    2. To identify Ohmic conductor and Non-Ohmic conductor.

    Aim of experiment : To investigate the relationship between potential difference, V across a conductor and the
    current, I flows through it in an electric circuit for
    (a) A resistance wire ( Constantan wire)
    (b) A light bulb.
    Apparatus and  4 dry cells with battery holder
    Materials:  Switch
     Rheostat
     Ammeter (0-1A)
     Voltmeter (0-5V)
     Standard resistance (Constantan Wire)
     Light bulb
     7 pieces connecting wire

    Circuit diagram :

    Rheostat
    Resistor R

    V
    Diagram (a)

    procedure: 1. Set up the circuit as shown in Diagram (a).


    2. Turn on the switch and adjust the rheostat to gain a small current flow in the circuit.
    3. Record the current, I shown on the ammeter and respective potential difference, V across
    the resistor R.
    4. Adjust the rheostat to another 4 reading of current, I and record the respective potential
    difference,V in the table below.
    5. Repeat experiment from step 1 to step 4 by replacing resistor with a light bulb.

    Tabulate Data: (a) Resistor R I/A V/V


    (b) Light bulb I/A V/V

    Analysis of Data: 1. Plot a graph of potential difference , V against current, I for


    (a) resistor R
    (b) the light bulb.

    2. State the relationship between potential difference, V and current, I for graph (a)
    and graph (b).

    3. Name the quantity represent by gradient of the graph V against current, I.

    4. Compare the gradient of graph (a) and Graph (b).

    5. Deduce resistance of a resistor and a light bulb.

    6. Resistor R and light bulb, which one is an Ohmic conductor or Non-Ohmic conductor.

    Enrichment : 1. Using scientific skill, find the resistance of the resistor R and the light bulb.

    2. Name two example of Ohmic conductor and two example of Non-Ohmic conductor.

    3. If large current flow through the circuit, the resistor will be heated. Deduce what will
    happen to the gradient and the resistance of the resistor.

    4. State two precautions to be taken to increase the accuracy of the result.

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