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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO

KIDAPAWAN CITY CAMPUS


Sudapin, Kidapawan City

RESISTANCE OF A CONDUCTOR
Experiment No.5

GROUP 04 BSEE-2
College of Engineering
Date: December 2024
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OBJECTIVES
This experiment aim to:
1. Determine the different factors that may
affect the resistance of conductors.

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MATERIALS
1. DC Circuits
• 9V Battery
• Electric Wires with alligator clips
• Resistors
• Multimeter
2. AC Circuits
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
• Electric wires with alligator clips
• Electric Load (bulb, heat gun)

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IA. IB.

RESULT
DATA
IA. IB.

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RESULT
IIA. IIB.

2. i and ii 1. i And ii

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QUESTIONS
1. Based on the experiment, compare the resistance of a wire for a 50 cm and 100
cm length.
 Resistance is directly proportional to the length of the wire. A 100 cm length of
wire has greater resistance than the 50 cm because the electrons have to travel
a longer distance. Doubling the length of the wire also doubles the resistance.

2. Compare the computed value for the resistance of the wire using Ohm’s Law and
the law of resistance for conductors. Where can we attribute the difference in the
values obtained?
 The differences in resistance values obtained from the two methods can be
attributed to experimental inaccuracies, temperature variations, and
assumptions of uniformity in the theoretical calculation. For the most accurate
comparison, factors like temperature, connection quality, and precise
measurements must be controlled.

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QUESTIONS
3. If the voltage across a conductor is increased and its temperature
remains constant, how are the resistance and current affected?
 The resistance of a conductor depends on its material, length, and
cross-sectional area. The resistance does not change with voltage
therefore, if the temperature remains constant, the resistance
remains constant. While in the voltage, according to Ohm's Law, where
V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance, if R is constant,
increasing V will proportionally increase I.

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QUESTIONS
4. Some power tools run poorly when connected to very long
extension cords. Why? What could you do to improve the situation?
 When power tools are connected to very long extension cords, they
may run poorly because of something called voltage drop. The
longer the cord, the higher the resistance in the wire. Resistance
slows down the flow of electricity and reduces the amount of
voltage reaching the power tool. Also, as electricity travels through
the cord, some energy is lost as heat due to the resistance. This
means less voltage gets to the tool, causing it to run poorly or with
less power. A long extension cord makes it harder for electricity to
flow properly, to improve this situation use a shorter, thicker, or
better-quality cord so power tool gets enough electricity to work
well.
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QUESTIONS

5. If the voltage were plotted against current for two conductors with
different resistance on the same graph, what would be the general
results? Why?
 The graph of voltage against current for two conductors with
different resistances demonstrates how resistance affects the flow
of electricity. The steeper the line, the higher the resistance, as less
current flows for the same voltage. This relationship follows Ohm's
Law (V=IR), showing that resistance determines how easily current
moves through a conductor. Conductors with lower resistance allow
more current to flow, resulting in a less steep line on the graph.

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