The Four-Band Resistor
The Four-Band Resistor Interactive is an inquiry-based activity that provides students the challenge of determining the relationship between the colors of the bands on a 4-band resistor and the resistance value. Students tap on the bands of a graphite-resistor and set the colors of the four bands. Once all colors are determined, students can view the resistance in units of ohms and kiloohms. Modifications are easily made and the values of resistance are updated.
Unlike most our interactives, we made the interactive to fit with an existing Student Activity Sheet. We recommend the use of the Student Activity Sheet with this Interactive.
Learners and Instructors may also be interested in viewing the accompanying Notes page. Technical information, teaching suggestions, and related resources that complement this Interactive are provided on the Notes page. View Notes.