Is Resistance Inversely Related to Gradient in a Filament Bulb?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between resistance and gradient in a filament bulb, specifically questioning if they are inversely related. The original poster seeks clarification on how to explain this relationship using a curved graph, contrasting it with the linear relationship seen in nichrome wire. Participants confirm that resistance can be calculated using voltage and current, and suggest that the inverse relationship holds true when considering the gradient of the graph. There is also a mention of the need to clarify whether the resistance is being analyzed for small changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the graph's implications for resistance in filament bulbs.
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need an urgent help on filament bulb topic

hi everyone
i am getting stuck in this assignment on question related to filament bulb.

the question goes like: is resistance and gradient inverse to one another in filament bulb and when looking at the graph (which is a curve graph)..
we need to explain on how
i could do it for nichrome wire since it had a straight line.
if you could jus tell me on how to show it and brief explanation i would be very grateful.

cheers
mani
 
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gradient of what ?
 


sorry for being clear. hope this one will be clearr enough.
graph is used to calculate the gradient so the question asks can you find the resistance using 1/m (1/gradient) n r they inverse to one another
 


I would say yes. Can you post the graph ?
 


okay thank you. here you go.
 

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Yes sure, you can always calculate R given V and I.
The only doubts is if you want the resistance for small changes or not.
 
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