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Teach Engineering

Maximum Power Point

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Investigate the maximum power output of a photovoltaic panel with a lesson that introduces the class to the maximum power point. Individuals learn how to determine the maximum power point of a solar panel by using Ohm's law and the power...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ohm's Law and Current Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University Ohm's law is stated in words and using equations. A JavaScript form allows for multiple practice problems with instant feedback and reinforcement. Kirchoff's current law is stated and...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Finding Resistance With Ohm's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to determine resistance using Ohm's Law.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Ohm's Law

For Students K - 1st
Brief explanation of Ohm's Law which provides the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance.
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Other

Need: Measuring Electricity [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details many of the ways in which to measure electricity. Among the topics covered by this page is resistance and voltage as well as electrical energy and Ohm's Law.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Georg Simon Ohm

For Students 9th - 10th
More than a dry series of facts about Ohm's life, this page from the University of St. Andrews provides interesting anecdotal accounts which reveal the personality behind the man. Thorough, interesting and an abundance of facts. A great...
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Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Electricity and Magnetism: Resistance

For Students 6th - 8th
Explains electrical resistance and how it is measured using the formula for Ohm's Law.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Georg Ohm

For Students 9th - 10th
Georg Simon Ohm had humble roots and struggled financially throughout most of his life, but the German physicist is well known today for his formulation of a law, termed Ohm's law, describing the mathematical relationship between...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics: Electrical Systems Study Guide

For Students 6th - 9th
A study guide covering electrical systems.
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Boston University

Elementary Physics: Current and Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
A general summary of electrical resistance including a comparison of AC and DC current.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Voltage

For Students 9th - 10th
Electrical currents and voltage are defined and illustrated.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Resistor Combinations

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University parallel and series connections of resistors are explained and illustrated. Equations for computing the overal voltage, current, and resistance of such circuits are given and explained.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ac Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive site organized well with many topics dealing with AC circuits.