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Resistance of a wire at a constant temperature

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Combined Science AQA Higher

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  • Q1
    A type of error that can affect results in an unpredictable way is called a ______ error.
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  • Q2
    A pupil investigates the relationship between the length of a wire and the resistance of the wire. Which of the following are control variables in this investigation?
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  • Q3
    Which of the following statements describes how to connect a voltmeter and ammeter to measure the resistance of a piece of wire in a circuit?
    Connect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the wire.
    Connect a voltmeter in series and an ammeter in parallel with the wire.
    Connect both a voltmeter and an ammeter in parallel with the wire.
    Connect both a voltmeter and an ammeter in series with the wire.
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  • Q4
    The diagram shows some of the apparatus for investigating the effect of length of a wire on its resistance. Which of the following will help keep the temperature of the wire constant?
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  • Q5
    Which of the following increase the resistance of a metal wire?
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  • Q6
    Sort the following sentences into the correct order to explain why the resistance of a wire may increase when a current flows in it.
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