Electrical Conductivity and Resistance Concepts

Electrical Conductivity and Resistance Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Mathematics, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial guides students through the process of calculating electrical conductivity, focusing on resistivity and conductivity concepts. It explains the use of Ohm's Law in series circuits and provides practical applications using sample measurements. The video includes a hands-on activity with a spreadsheet for calculations and concludes with additional resources for further exploration.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

Learning about chemical properties

Understanding thermal conductivity

Calculating electrical conductivity and resistivity

Calculating mechanical strength

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does resistivity measure in a material?

The ability to absorb light

The ability to reflect sound

The ability to resist electrical currents

The ability to conduct heat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Ohm's Law, what is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

Voltage equals resistance divided by current

Voltage equals current plus resistance

Voltage equals resistance times current

Voltage equals current divided by resistance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a series circuit, how is the total resistance calculated?

By dividing the total voltage by the total current

By multiplying the resistance of each component

By subtracting the smallest resistance from the largest

By adding the resistance of each component

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of each sample used in the conductivity calculations?

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

5 inches

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the cross-sectional area of a sample determined?

By weighing the sample

By measuring the volume of the sample

By calculating the area of the circle at the end of the cylinder

By measuring the length of the sample

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a sample with good conductivity is placed in the circuit?

The light bulb flickers

The light bulb explodes

The light bulb lights up

The light bulb does not light up

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