A student performs a lab where the voltage drop across a resistor is measured as a function of current. Plot a graph from the values given in the following table, and determine the resistance of the circuit. Current, I (mA) Potential Difference, Current, I (mA) V (V) 0.00 0.00 200 9.00 400 16.0 600 24.0 800 31.0 1000 40.0

A student performs a lab where the voltage drop across a resistor is measured as a function of current. Plot a graph from the values given in the following table, and determine the resistance of the circuit. Current, I (mA) Potential Difference, Current, I (mA) V (V) 0.00 0.00 200 9.00 400 16.0 600 24.0 800 31.0 1000 40.0

University Physics Volume 2

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168161

Author:OpenStax

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 55P: A 20.00-V battery is used to supply current to a 10-k resistor. Assume the voltage drop across any...

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