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Conductors
MOORE 3.17 PHYSICS: ELECTROMAGNETICS
Question
Abstract
Conductors are a very important part of our lives. They allow our
planet to work as it does. Knowing which conductive materials are
most conductive allows us to be efficient in moving electricity. My
question was, how do different conductors affect the electric current
of a circuit? My hypothesis was, if I construct circuits using different
conductors, then the circuits using copper as the conductor will have
the highest rate of flow of electric current, because copper has lower
resistivity. I tested my question by constructing circuits using
different conductors and measuring the amperage with a multimeter.
My results found the circuits galvanized steel wires to have the
highest amperage. Although, the difference between galvanized steel
and copper was negligible. My results may also have been affected
by human error. Through my testing, my hypothesis was not
supported.
Hypothesis
Materials
Bulb holder
4 E90 Batteries
Multimeter
Procedure
(Slide 1 of 2)
1.
For each different wire material, cut 20 pieces that are 10 cm long and 40
pieces that are 5 cm long.
2.
Grab 1 10 cm long piece and 2 5cm long pieces that are of the same
material.
3.
Connect one end of the 10 cm long piece to the positive side of the
battery, and the other end to one of the contact screws of the bulb holder.
4.
Connect one of the 5 cm long pieces to the other contact screw of the bulb
holder.
5.
Connect the remaining 5 cm long wire to the negative side of the battery.
6.
Procedure
(Slide
2 of 2)
Experimental Pictures
Results
Conduct
or
Material
Copper
0.235
0.240
0.235
0.220
0.220
0.230
Aluminum
Galvanized
Steel
0.225
0.235
0.230
0.225
0.240
0.231
Graph
Chart Title
0.3
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
Copper
Aluminum
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Circuit 3
Galvanized Steel
Circuit 4
Circuit 5
Conclusion
Works Cited
Chavis, Jason, and Bronwyn Harris. WiseGeek. Conjecture. Web. 17 Sept. 2015.
"Science Concept: Volts, Watts, and Amps." Volts, Watts, and Amps. Web. 17
Sept. 2015.
"Rules for All Projects." Student Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Aug. 2015.