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Resistance is not futile, it is voltage divided by current. A creative simulation presents a wire graphic and allows participants to alter the area, length, and resistivity. As scholars increase or decrease a variable within the resistance formula, the size of the variables displayed in the formula get bigger or smaller based on the relationships in the equation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow scholars to use an insulation resistance tester during class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 10+
- Assumes prior knowledge of equations and resistivity
Pros
- Provides a video primer and a document with an overview of the simulation
- Translates into more than 30 languages for students who have a hard time with English
Cons
- None