Resistors and Capacitors
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Concepts explored in this module:
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Good and Bad Conductors Distinguishing good and bad conductors The Resistance of a Pencil Lead Understanding how the resistance of a resistor varies with its length The Resistance of Different Wires Understanding how the resistance of a wire changes with its diameter and the metal it is made of. Student Reading Page The resistance of a wire A Voltage Divider Understanding a voltage divider (potentiometer). Charging a capacitor Exploring the amount of charge, charging and discharging capacitors. Student Reading Page Capacitors How long does it take to discharge a capacitor? Understanding the time constants of RC circuits Capacitor Challenge: Designing time constants for circuits Student Reading page Charging and discharging capacitors Capacitors in series Understanding capacitors in series Capacitors in parallel Understanding capacitors in parallel. Student Reading Page Capacitors in series and parallel Connecting Capacitors Understanding the behavior of charge and voltage in capacitors. Student Reading Page Charge transfer between capacitors Quantitative links
Problems on Resistance and Resistivity Problems on Capacitors Problems on Capacitors in series and parallel