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PAG6: I-V Characteristics

Investigate the I-V characteristics of circuit components including resistors, filament lamps and diodes

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🔬 Equipment Required

  • Fixed resistor
  • Filament lamp
  • Diode
  • Variable resistor or potential divider
  • Ammeter (appropriate range)
  • Voltmeter (appropriate range)
  • Power supply (low voltage DC)
  • Connecting wires

🦺 Safety Precautions

  • Filament lamp gets hot - allow to cool before handling
  • Check diode polarity before connecting
  • Do not exceed component ratings
  • Use low voltage power supply only

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About PAG6: I-V Characteristics

PAG6: I-V Characteristics is a required practical for OCR GCSE Physics. This practical investigate the i-v characteristics of circuit components including resistors, filament lamps and diodes

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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