written by Jim Nelson and Jane Nelson

In this activity from the PTRA manual "Role of the Laboratory in Teaching Introductory Physics", students set up their first circuit using meters and specially made resistors in heat sink boxes (not required), which do not require alligator clips and don't burn hands.

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Published January 1, 1995
Last Modified June 18, 2006