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Fabian901
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Hi everyone,
I just came across an exercise that asks me to explain how I would measure the change of resistance of a metal wire between a temperature of 0º C and 100º C. The answer to the question is below, what I don't understand is why is there a need to put ice in the water bath and the need for steering it?. Would there be any other alternative method of measuring change of resistance with temperature in a wire?
Resistance is measured using an ohmmeter or
voltmeter ammeter method. The wire is heated in a beaker of water and the
temperature measured with a thermometer. Ice is added to the water and
the water is stirred as the water is heated. Details of how resistance is
calculated and how results are presented e.g. graph of resistivity against
temperature.
I just came across an exercise that asks me to explain how I would measure the change of resistance of a metal wire between a temperature of 0º C and 100º C. The answer to the question is below, what I don't understand is why is there a need to put ice in the water bath and the need for steering it?. Would there be any other alternative method of measuring change of resistance with temperature in a wire?
Resistance is measured using an ohmmeter or
voltmeter ammeter method. The wire is heated in a beaker of water and the
temperature measured with a thermometer. Ice is added to the water and
the water is stirred as the water is heated. Details of how resistance is
calculated and how results are presented e.g. graph of resistivity against
temperature.