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Graph Assignment 2025 - 250264607

The document presents data on the relationship between current (I) and potential difference (V) across a resistor, including a graph and calculations for gradient and resistance. It establishes that the reciprocal of the gradient represents resistance and provides an empirical equation for current as a function of potential difference. The document also identifies the linear relationship described by Ohm's Law.

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Graph Assignment 2025 - 250264607

The document presents data on the relationship between current (I) and potential difference (V) across a resistor, including a graph and calculations for gradient and resistance. It establishes that the reciprocal of the gradient represents resistance and provides an empirical equation for current as a function of potential difference. The document also identifies the linear relationship described by Ohm's Law.

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Surname: Mabusela Initials: M

Student #: 250264607 Degree/Diploma & Class


Group: A1 B Tech Civil Engineering

SECTION A: LINEAR GRAPH

The current I in an electrical circuit is measured by varying the potential


difference V across a RESISTOR.

Potential difference Current (A)


(V)
128 19
263 30
424 42
494 54
602 66
714 75
782 88
912 102
1001 115
1123 125

1
1. Draw a graph of current I as a function of potential difference V. [12]

Current I (A) AS A FUNCTION OF POTENTIAL


DIFFERENCE V ACROSS A RESISTOR
140

120

100
CURRENT (A)

80

60

40

20

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE V(V)

2. Calculate the gradient and the inverse/reciprocal of the gradient of the graph
and show units (indicate selected points on the graph) [6]
(128 V, 19 A) and (1123 V, 125 A)
Gradient (ΔI / ΔV) = (125 A-19 A) / (1123V-128) = 0.107 A/V

Reciprocal of Gradient (ΔV / ΔI) = (1123 V-128 V) / (125 A -19 A) = 9.39 V/A

3. What does the inverse/reciprocal of the gradient represent? [2]

2
The reciprocal of the gradient (ΔV / ΔI) represents the resistance of the component or
material, measured in ohms

4. the Determine I(0) (y-intercept/ I- intercept) from the graph (indicate on


graph) [2]

I(0)≈−0.0007A

5. What law is represented by the graph above? [2]


This law describes a linear relationship between current (I) and potential difference (V),
where the slope of the I–V graph is the conductance (1/R), and the reciprocal of the
slope gives the resistance (R).

6. Set up an empirical equation for the current as a function of potential


difference of the electrical circuit. Use the numerical value gradient and
intercept. (no calculations required) [4]
I(V)=0.107V−0.0007

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