Resistance in a Wire

Screenshot: Phet Simulation - Resistance in a Wire. R= pL divided by A. Sliders to adjust resistivity p, length L and A area.

Observe changes to the equation and wire as you play with the resistivity, length, and area sliders.

(Source: PhET Interactive Simulations)

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  • Resistance in a Wire

    Type:
    Simulation
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    Sonification - Visual, Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    CC:BY

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  • PhET Simulations
    • Simulation

    A collection of simulations from PhET.

    A collection containing 15 resources, curated by Charles LaPierre