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How does electricity travel through power lines? The simulation demonstrates the how changes in voltage and resistance are related to the distance between power polls and the thickness of the cable. Scholars control three variables in order to discover how to enable the least — or greatest amount of resistance.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask the local electric provider to have someone come speak to your class; most have an educator on staff
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of voltage, current, and interpreting graphs
Pros
- Provides answers to some of the worksheet questions
- Controls are intuitive
Cons
- None