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Electrical resistance
Good revision site aimed at UK A Level standard covering resistance, ohm's law, conductivity etc
Resistance (Applet)
Allows various configurations of resistors to be put together and their total resistance calculated.
Resistance at the molecular level
A useful animation to demonstrate the free electron model of current flow, showing electrical resistance in the copper wire of a lightbulb.
Electrical resistance
A good explanation of electrical resistance, why it exists and the variables that affect it including wire length, width and material.
Colour Coded Resistance Calculator
A simple program to help students calculate the resistance of a certain resistor. A very easy and simple site that works well and looks good.
Resistance at the Molecular Level
A small interactive demonstration of current and resistance at the microscopic level.
Ohm's law
Basics of electrostatics and properties of electricity. Ohm's Law and basic circuitry used to see the effect of resistance on current.
Ohm's Law
Explanation of Ohm's law, the relationship between voltage, resistance and current intensity . Includes a calculator for solving basic problems.