Parallel Resistors

by: Michael Horton

Students will measure the resistance of resistors that they have drawn on paper with a graphite pencil. They will then connect two resistors in parallel and measure the resistance of the combination. In this activity, it is important that students color very dark and completely. Otherwise, their results will be inconsistent.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 5/30/2009Stock # PB240X_64

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