Resistance Physics Practical : AQA GCSE

AQA GCSE Physics Practicals: Resistance

The AQA GCSE Physics Practicals resource for Practical 3: Resistance is a comprehensive and editable guide designed to help students explore the relationship between wire length and electrical resistance. This practical reinforces students’ understanding of Ohm’s Law and the fundamental principles of resistivity, providing a hands-on approach to the topic of electricity in the GCSE Physics curriculum.

This resource is a Word file that can be easily converted to PDF, making it ideal for printing or digital distribution. It is customizable, so teachers can adapt the content for their specific classroom needs. The resource includes detailed instructions, data recording tables, reflection areas, and targeted questions to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of the experiment and its key concepts.

Key features of this resource:

• Step-by-step instructions for performing the experiment, ensuring clarity and accuracy in conducting the practical.
• Data recording tables for students to document their observations, including wire length, voltage, current, and calculated resistance.
• Reflection areas where students can summarize their findings, discuss sources of error, and suggest improvements for future trials.

Sample questions (MCQs, SAQs, and Worksheet-style) to test understanding and encourage critical thinking.
Teacher notes with safety guidelines, tips for accurate measurements, and suggestions for discussing key concepts like the proportionality between resistance and wire length.
Sample Question for Each Type:
MCQ: What is the theoretical relationship between the length of a wire and its resistance?
SAQ: How can contact resistance affect your measurements?
Worksheet: Discuss the linearity of the relationship between resistance and wire length.
This practical provides an excellent way for students to explore the effect of wire length on resistance, while also solidifying their understanding of Ohm’s Law and the factors that influence electrical resistance. It is an ideal resource for GCSE Physics students, helping them to prepare for practical assessments and exams.
Download this editable resource now and provide your students with the tools they need to succeed in understanding resistance, making their learning more engaging and interactive.