Demonstrations

Resistor Models and Demos

Code Number :	5D10.10
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Condition :	Excellent
Principle :	Principles and Varieties of Resistors
Area of Study :	Electricity & Magnetism
Equipment :	Demo Resistors (Assorted).
Procedure :	The demo resistors should need no advanced preparation. These are just to show the wide variety of types and sizes available.

References

Donald E. Rehfuss, "Current Concepts Consolidated," TPT, Vol. 42, # 2, Feb. 2004, p. 103.

Figuring Physics, TPT, Vol. 41, # 3, p. 183, (March 2003).

Marvin L. De Jong, "On R = r L/A", TPT, Vol. 35, # 5, May 1997, p. 286.

Richard Grant, "Basis Electricity - A Novel Analogy", TPT, Vol. 34, # 3, Mar. 1996, p. 188.

Lawrence D. Woolf and Holger H. Streckert, "Graphite Pencil Line for Exploring Resistance," TPT, Vol. 34, # 7, p. 440 - 441, (Oct. 1996).

Roy W. Clark and Judith M. Bonicamp, "Tapered Resistors," TPT, Vol. 33, # 6, p. 340 - 342, (Sept. 1995).

Brian Jones, "Resistance Measurements on Play-Doh ^TM." TPT, Vol. 31, # 1, p. 48, (Jan. 1993).

Leonard M. Kahn, "Demonstration of Resistance," TPT, Vol. 25, # 1, p. 34, (Jan. 1987).

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