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http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-PHYA1-W-QP-JUN11.PDF

Could someone help me on 6ci) please?

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Original post by Zenarthra
http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-PHYA1-W-QP-JUN11.PDF

Could someone help me on 6ci) please?

Thanks!


R = V/I

and since the graph is V (y axis) vs I (x-axis), the gradient of the line represents resistance.

So if the resistance doubles, the gradient also doubles.

The new resistance line will start at the same pd (1.5V) on the y-axis and pases through the point 0.4V/1.25A. Chosen because the point 0.4V/2.5A is conveniently placed on the original line.
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Original post by uberteknik
R = V/I

and since the graph is V (y axis) vs I (x-axis), the gradient of the line represents resistance.

So if the resistance doubles, the gradient also doubles.

The new resistance line will start at the same pd (1.5V) on the y-axis and pases through the point 0.4V/1.25A. Chosen because the point 0.4V/2.5A is conveniently placed on the original line.


Oh, but how would i work out the new gradient, how do you know it crosses 0.4/1.25?

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Original post by Zenarthra
Oh, but how would i work out the new gradient, how do you know it crosses 0.4/1.25?

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On the original gradient, I chose the point 0.4/2.5 because it was the most convenient/easiest to read accurately.

From there just halve the 2.5 which becomes 1.25 and there you have your new point on the new gradient.
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