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Understand that the potential difference across a conductor increases with its resistance when the current remains constant.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsElectricity and magnetismCore content

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Understand that the potential difference across a conductor increases with its resistance when the current remains constant

This point belongs to Action and use of circuit components, especially Action and use of circuit components outcomes.
You need to be able to understand that the potential difference across a conductor increases with its resistance when the current remains constant.
The key ideas to know are Know and Understand.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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