Unit Award Scheme

115011 SAFELY INVESTIGATING THE RESISTANCE OF A WIRE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	select the appropriate apparatus, eg connecting leads, ammeter, voltometer, to measure the resistance of at least three different lengths of wire	Summary sheet
2	use a circuit diagram to set up a suitable circuit to measure the current and voltage of at least two different lengths of wire	Summary sheet
3	safely move a crocodile clip in 10cm increments along a length of wire, recording the effect this has on the ammeter and voltmeter readings	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	identify the potential safety hazards in this investigation and explain how they worked safely to avoid them	Student completed work
5	plot a graph of resistance against length of wire	Student completed work
6	write a conclusion stating what they have found out and why this happens.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 February 2021Level - Level One