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8TH GRADE PRACTICE

Physics Problems: Resistance and Ohm's Law, Grade 8

Conductor resistance, Ohm's law and rheostat.

6 problems across 4 sub-topics
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Problem #43

Resistance and Ohm's Law

Evaluate the statement: One ohm is the resistance of the section in which a voltage of one volt creates a current of one ampere.

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  1. The unit relates the readings of the ammeter and voltmeter through Ohm's law.

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Position in this set: 2 from 6

Problem #44

Resistance and Ohm's Law

Evaluate the statement: the concept “Ohm's Law for a section” means: A physical quantity that characterizes the resistance of a conductor to the ordered movement of charges.

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  1. The current versus voltage graph for an ohmic conductor is straight if the temperature does not change.

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Problem #45

Ohm's law

A 6 ohm resistor maintains a voltage of 12 V. Find the current.

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Problem #46

Conductor resistance and rheostat

Evaluate the statement: The resistance of a homogeneous conductor increases with length, decreases with cross-sectional area and depends on the material.

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  1. A long, thin wire has more resistance than a short, thick wire of the same material.

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Problem #47

Conductor resistance and rheostat

Evaluate the statement: the concept of “Resistivity” means: A variable resistor that changes the length of the conductor included in the circuit and thereby regulates the current.

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  1. Copper's low resistivity makes it suitable for wiring, while higher value alloys make it suitable for heaters.

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Position in this set: 6 from 6

Problem #48

Conductor resistance

A wire 10 m long and with a cross-sectional area of 2 mm² has a resistivity of 0.5 Ohm mm²/m. Find resistance.

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