Graphing Resistivity

The video tutorial explains how to determine the resistivity of nichrome wire using a variable power supply. It covers the necessary data collection, including measuring electric potential difference and current, and calculating the cross-sectional area of the wire. The tutorial also discusses the importance of maintaining a constant temperature to ensure accurate resistivity measurements. The process involves plotting a graph with electric potential difference times cross-sectional area on the Y-axis and current times length on the X-axis. The slope of the best-fit line represents the resistivity of nichrome. The video concludes with a discussion on the results and the significance of the Y intercept.

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