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Dear Sir: I need information on my 7th grade science project. How can I measure the resistance of a light bulb? I have read,"Electrical Conductivity/ Resistance and Temperature," at this site but, it does not mention if a photo cell will record a difference in light from an incandescent light bulb at different temperatures. The following are questions about this project: My science fair project is about the effect of cold temperatures on incandescent light bulbs. At the moment I understand that as the temperature gets hotter the resistance gets greater. In fact, in the book, BASIC ELECTRICITY, the temperature coefficient of electricity is described. But, how would we measure this resistance in a light bulb.I guess measuring the wires into the bulb is a way? What suggestions do you have Thank you very much for your interest in this problem. Sincerely, Jonathan van der Does
Re: effect of cold on incandescnet light bulbs
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