RESISTANCE IN A WIRE – PHYSICS SIMULATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore electrical resistance through wire simulation. Students investigate how length, cross-section, and material affect wire resistance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand resistance factors
• Apply resistance concepts
• Analyze wire properties
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Physics/CTE – Electricity
• NGSS – Energy
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Resistance Concepts, Wire Properties, Electrical Analysis, Physics Understanding
GRADE LEVELS: 8th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation