Resistance is Futile!
Develop a relationship between voltage and current.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students will develop a relationship between voltage and current.
Published: March 2003
Downloads
- Resistance is Futile - PASPORT (2.52 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio files with sample data
- Resistance is Futile - ScienceWorkshop (3.33 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio files with sample data
Here's What You Need
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Probeware (PASPORT System)
PASPORT Voltage-Current Sensor (PS-2115) - $99
Allows students to safely measure voltage and current simultaneously without overloading the sensor. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) - $329
The Xplorer GLX is a data collection, graphing, and analysis tool designed for science students and educators.
Probeware (ScienceWorkshop System)
Voltage Sensor (CI-6503) - $12
Provides a simple connection between a ScienceWorkshop interface and an electronic circuit.
Current Sensor (CI-6556) - $49
Determines the current through the sensor by measuring the voltage across the internal resistor.
750 Interface, USB (CI-7650) - $659
The 750 Interface allows students to measure force, temperature, pressure, angular velocity, acceleration, current, & magnetic field with a built-in function generator and oscilloscope mode.
Other Products
Charge/Discharge Circuit (EM-8678) - $129
Observe and measure the behavior of DC circuits with batteries, capacitors, light bulbs, and resistors.
Other Materials
- Patch Cords
- 2 AA or AAA Batteries