Physics · GCSE · Electricity & Magnetism

Current–potential difference graphs: resistor, lamp and diode

Current–potential difference graphs: resistor, lamp and diodeFree4:07Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Measure current through a component and potential difference across it.
  • Vary the potential difference and record paired readings to plot a characteristic graph.
  • Reverse the supply to obtain readings for the opposite current direction.
  • A resistor, filament lamp and diode produce different characteristic curves.
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
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  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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The practical sequence links circuit measurements with current–potential difference graphs.

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