Voltage & Resistance Experiment: Can Resistance Change?

In summary, the conversation discusses an experiment on insulating coating on a powder and measuring resistance with various voltages. Despite Ohm's law stating that resistance should be constant, the sample showed different resistance at different voltages. The possibility of resistance changing and the effects of temperature on the experiment are also mentioned. Further clarification and raw data are requested.
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sunwoo lee
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recently, I did a experiment about insulating coating on a powder.

and I measured resistance with various voltage.

according to Ohm's law, the resistance is constant

however, my sample showed different resistance with difference V.

At every voltage, I checked the currents and the resistance and their multiplies(I*R) show same voltages.

Is it possible that resistance changes?

Please, explain me if anyone can...
 
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Can you post your raw data? V, i, R?
 
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It is possible. Take a look a the IV curve for a diode. At different voltages the slope of the curve changes.
 
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Even for a simple wire, Ohm's law won't always hold. As you increase the current and voltage, at some point the I-V curve will become non-linear due to the wire heating up.
 
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Vagn said:
Even for a simple wire, Ohm's law won't always hold. As you increase the current and voltage, at some point the I-V curve will become non-linear due to the wire heating up.
Ohm's law actually stipulates constant temperature. People confuse Ohm's Law with the simple formula for Resistance (=V/I). There is a distinct difference, of course.
 
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The temperature should be constant. I did not clearly understand your experiment, more detail please ?
 

FAQ: Voltage & Resistance Experiment: Can Resistance Change?

What is resistance?

Resistance is a measure of how much a material or component opposes the flow of current in an electrical circuit. It is measured in ohms (Ω) and is represented by the symbol R.

How is resistance related to voltage?

Ohm's law states that the current in a circuit is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance. This means that as the voltage increases, the resistance will decrease, allowing more current to flow through the circuit.

Can resistance change in a circuit?

Yes, resistance can change in a circuit depending on various factors such as temperature, material, and length of the circuit. For example, as the temperature of a material increases, its resistance also increases.

How can we measure resistance?

Resistance can be measured using a multimeter, which is a device that measures voltage, current, and resistance. It can be connected to different points in a circuit to measure the resistance between those points.

What is the purpose of conducting a voltage and resistance experiment?

The purpose of conducting a voltage and resistance experiment is to understand the relationship between these two electrical properties and how they affect the flow of current in a circuit. This experiment can also help to determine the resistance of a particular material or component and how it may change under different conditions.

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