Topic > An Investigation into the Resistance of Conductive Putty

An Investigation into the Resistance of Conductive PuttyPrimary WorkIn this experiment I will be using conductive putty for the first time. I have knowledge of electrical circuits such as parallel and series. I have knowledge of electrical equipment such as light bulbs, batteries and variable resistors. And I know the advantages and disadvantages of circuits. My plan is to use the putty in a series circuit with an ammeter and record the currants. Prediction==========I think the shorter the piece of putty, the stronger the currant will be. I believe this because I have discovered that electrons always take the shortest route. Apparatus In this experiment I will need; a light bulb, a lamp holder, a battery pack, four alligator clips, an ammeter, a ballast, a piece of putty, and four wires. I will need the light bulb to show if the circuit is complete. The battery pack controls the electric currant, the crocodile clip and the wire transport the currant. Safety The first danger is the power of the electric currant. To prevent any danger of electric shock I will use the battery to check the strength of the currant and reduce it to four cells. The power will be DC (direct currant) and the putty used will be on a non-conductive surface. What Factors Could Influence What Happens There are two obvious factors that come to mind namely inaccurate measurement and uneven amount of filler. I will have to be careful about measuring the grout and the amount removed each time. What will I change In the experiment I will keep the same diameter of the putty but I will change the length each time and I will record the amperes at each reduction of the putty. What I will measure I plan to measure the length and diameter of the putties in centimeters and the currants in amperes. What factors will I keep the same ones