Master the Resistance of a Wire Required Practical with this comprehensive AQA GCSE Physics worksheet — method, calculations, and exam questions all in one instant PDF download.

Investigating how the resistance of a wire varies with its length is one of the most commonly examined required practicals in AQA GCSE Physics. This worksheet walks students through the full method, explains how to calculate resistance accurately, and builds exam confidence with targeted analysis questions and model answers.

What's Included:

• Step-by-step practical method for investigating wire resistance
• Clear circuit diagrams with guidance on correct setup
• Key variables: independent, dependent, and control variables
• Safety guidance and equipment list
• Results table for length and resistance data
• Graph plotting guidance — resistance vs length
• Calculating resistance using V = IR
• Exam-style analysis and evaluation questions
• Full mark scheme and model answers
• Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Physics specification
• Instant PDF download — begin revising right away
• Easy-to-print format

Topics Covered:

• How resistance varies with wire length and cross-sectional area
• Setting up and using electrical circuits safely
• Taking accurate ammeter and voltmeter readings
• Calculating resistance using V = IR
• Plotting and analysing resistance vs length graphs
• Evaluating experimental methods and sources of error

Perfect for: GCSE Physics students in Years 10 and 11, science teachers building required practical revision lessons, and students preparing for AQA GCSE Physics exams.

Download now and go into your Physics exam feeling confident about resistance of a wire!