Students are not required to calculate the total resistance of resistors placed in parallel. 4.2.2 Resistance in 0.5 What causes resistance? Find out some factors that Students should be able to series and in affect the resistance of a explain qualitatively why Research what resistance is and parallel circuits. wire. adding resistors in series why some materials have no increases the resistance (superconductors). resistance, while adding Explain why adding resistors in resistors in parallel series to a circuit, increases the decreases the total resistance of that circuit in terms resistance. of number of collisions. Explain why adding resistors in parallel decreases the resistance of a circuit in terms of increased number of pathways. 4.2.3 Domestic uses and safety Spec ref. Summary of the Learning outcomes Suggested Opportunities to develop Scientific Opportunities to develop and Self/peer specification timing Communication skills apply practical and enquiry assessment What most candidates should content (hours) skills opportunities and be able to do resources Reference to past questions that indicate success
Students are not required to calculate the total resistance of resistors placed in parallel. 4.2.2 Resistance in series and in parallel circuits. Students should be able to explain qualitatively why adding resistors in series increases the resistance, while adding resistors in parallel decreases the total resistance. 0.5 What causes resistance? Research what resistance is and why some materials have no resistance (superconductors). Explain why adding resistors in series to a circuit, increases the resistance of that circuit in terms of number of collisions. Explain why adding resistors in parallel decreases the resistance of a circuit in terms of increased number of pathways. Find out some factors that affect the resistance of a wire. 4.2.3 Domestic uses and safety Spec ref. Summary of the specification content Learning outcomes What most candidates should be able to do Suggested timing (hours) Opportunities to develop Scientific Communication skills Opportunities to develop and apply practical and enquiry skills Self/peer assessment opportunities and resources Reference to past questions that indicate success
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