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What happens when potential difference is applied to a conductor?
What happens when potential difference is applied to a conductor?
When potential difference is applied to a conductor, the current starts to flow or the free electrons start moving.
Explain what resistance is in an electrical circuit.
Explain what resistance is in an electrical circuit.
Resistance is the opposition offered by a substance to the flow of electric current in an electrical circuit.
How is resistance measured?
How is resistance measured?
Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω) and is denoted by the symbols R or r.
What are the factors affecting the resistance of a resistor?
What are the factors affecting the resistance of a resistor?
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How does the length of the conductor affect resistance?
How does the length of the conductor affect resistance?
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