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Measuring an I-V characteristic

Measuring an I-V characteristic

Circuit used to measure an I-V characteristic with a power supply, variable resistor, ammeter in series, and voltmeter across the component

An I-V characteristic shows how the current through a component changes as the potential difference across it changes. To collect one, you vary the voltage across the component and record matching values of III and VVV.

Current-voltage characteristics Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Current-voltage characteristics

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Physics Current-voltage characteristics. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Physics is one of the most mathematically demanding A Levels -- at least 40% of the marks require maths skills at Level 2 (GCSE) standard or above, so build calculation and graph-handling fluency alongside the conceptual content from the start.

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