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Paper 4 structured question: Electrical quantities

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)2 marks

A student investigates the resistance of two different metallic wires. Wire A is 2 meters long and has a cross-sectional area of 1 mm². Wire B is 4 meters long and has a cross-sectional area of 2 mm².

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Resistance of Wires

The student measures the resistance of both wires and records the results. Wire A has a resistance of 4 ohms, while Wire B has a resistance of 8 ohms.

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    Compare the resistances of Wire A and Wire B based on their lengths and cross-sectional areas.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Paper 4 structured question: Electrical quantities

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Calculating Resistance

Using the formula R = ρ(L/A), calculate the resistance of the conductor.

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    Calculate the resistance of the conductor.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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