Physics A-Level
Practical measurement of resistance
What Practical measurement of resistance means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Practical measurement of resistance
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Reference: OCR
Place an LDR in a circuit with an ammeter and voltmeter and calculate resistance from V/I.
Topics that use Practical measurement of resistance
- Resistance (OCR A-Level)
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