Unit Award Scheme

116506 INVESTIGATING RESISTANCE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	set up a series circuit with a bulb, a cell, an ammeter and a voltmeter	Summary sheet
2	measure the current and potential difference across one bulb when the number of bulbs in the circuit is changed but the number of cells stays the same	Summary sheet
3	measure the current and potential difference when the number of bulbs stays the same but the number of cells in the circuit is changed	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	how to complete a results table for their investigation	Student completed work
5	how to calculate resistance as being the potential difference divided by the current	Student completed work
6	how resistance is affected by the number of bulbs	Student completed work
7	how resistance is affected by the number of cells.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 November 2021Level - Level One