Resistivity

The resistivity of different metals is determined by finding the resistance of wires of a known diameter as a function of their length. It is also shown that the resistance of a wire of fixed length is inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

Student Files

	Resistivity	10.84 MB
	Resistivity	406.67 KB
	Resistivity	424.70 KB

Teacher Files

Download All

Featured Equipment

Resistivity Experiment

Discover the relationship between the resistance of a wire and its length, diameter, and the resistivity of the metal.

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.
Copyright © 2022 PASCO

Copyright Disclaimer: Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 makes allowance for “fair use” for purposes of teaching, scholarship, education and research. Reproduction under any other circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO, is prohibited.

Source Collection: Lab #05