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Year 10

Edexcel

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Circuit components

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Measuring the resistance of a filament lamp

I can find the resistance of a filament lamp by measuring the current and p.d. for a suitable range of p.d.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Resistance of a hot metal

I can explain why the resistance of a metal filament changes as the p.d. across it increases.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Measuring the resistance of a diode

I can interpret an I–V graph of a diode in order to describe its properties.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Interpreting I–V graphs

I can take readings from I–V graphs and use these to describe the changing resistance of a component.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Potential divider circuits

I can calculate p.d. across one of two components in a series circuit with a battery.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

LDRs and thermistors

I can describe how an LDR or a thermistor can be used in a sensing circuit.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

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