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Paper 6 structured question: Resistance

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Measuring resistance in a circuit.

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Resistance Measurement Method

To measure the resistance of a resistor, connect an ammeter in series and a voltmeter in parallel. Record the current and voltage, then calculate resistance using R = V/I.

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Resistance Measurement Results

A table showing voltage and current readings for different resistors.

Resistor (Ω)Voltage (V)Current (A)
1050.5
20100.5
30150.5
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    Calculate the resistance of the 10Ω resistor using the data provided.

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