Topics
          
          
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                            Resistivity
            
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                            Resistance
            
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                            Circuits
            
 
          
        
        
          Description
        
        Observe changes to the equation and wire as you play with the resistivity, length, and area sliders. 
        
          
            Sample Learning Goals
          
          
            - Predict how changing each variable will affect the resistance. 
 - Explain the difference between resistance and resistivity.
 
          
        
        
        Version 1.6.9
       
      
        
          
        
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 iPad:
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 Android:
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 Chromebook:
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