Vernier Variable Load

The Vernier Variable Load is used in conjunction with the Vernier Energy Sensor to provide a range of resistive loads for projects such as wind turbines or solar panels.

Students can adjust the potentiometer to provide resistances between 6 and 255 Ω, allowing them to determine the optimal load on a system.

• Maximum Input: 0.22 A
• Resistance: 6 – 255 Ω

Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.

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  Renewable Energy with Vernier (16)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 4 Voltage and Circuits
  • 8 Exploring Wind Turbines
  • 9 Effect of Load on Wind Turbine Output
  • 10 Blade Variables and Power Output
  • 11 Solidity
  • 12 Turbine Efficiency
  • 13 Power Curves
  • 14 Power and Energy
  • 15 Project: Maximum Energy Output
  • 16 Project: Build a Wind Farm
  • 17 Exploring Solar Panels
  • 18A Effect of Load on Solar Panel Output
  • 18B Fill Factor and IV Curve of a Solar Panel
  • 19 Variables Affecting Solar Panel Output
  • 20 Effect of Temperature on Solar Panel Output
  • 21 Project: Build a Solar Charger
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  Physics Explorations and Projects (1)

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  • 35 Solar Cells