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What distinguishes active components from passive components in an electric circuit?
What distinguishes active components from passive components in an electric circuit?
- Active components are always resistors or capacitors.
- Active components can only absorb power.
- Active components do not require an external power source.
- Active components manipulate the flow of electric current. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered an active component?
Which of the following is NOT considered an active component?
- Resistor (correct)
- Integrated Circuit
- Diode
- Transistor
Which characteristic is associated with active components?
Which characteristic is associated with active components?
- They can never amplify signals.
- They do not control current flow.
- They have no ability to generate electrical signals.
- They require an external power supply. (correct)
Which of the following components can be classified as an active component?
Which of the following components can be classified as an active component?
What role do active components mainly play in an electrical circuit?
What role do active components mainly play in an electrical circuit?
Which of the following statements about passive components is true?
Which of the following statements about passive components is true?
Which of the following components requires an external power supply to operate?
Which of the following components requires an external power supply to operate?
Which function is typically NOT performed by active components?
Which function is typically NOT performed by active components?
What is the primary function of a transistor?
What is the primary function of a transistor?
Which transistor type has an opposite current flow compared to NPN?
Which transistor type has an opposite current flow compared to NPN?
Which of the following is NOT a terminal of a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)?
Which of the following is NOT a terminal of a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)?
What is one of the primary purposes of integrated circuits (ICs)?
What is one of the primary purposes of integrated circuits (ICs)?
What is the main function of active components in an electrical circuit?
What is the main function of active components in an electrical circuit?
How many types of transistors are specifically classified as Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)?
How many types of transistors are specifically classified as Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)?
Which of the following describes an active component's ability to function?
Which of the following describes an active component's ability to function?
Which application is commonly associated with integrated circuits (ICs)?
Which application is commonly associated with integrated circuits (ICs)?
Which of the following is typically NOT integrated into an integrated circuit (IC)?
Which of the following is typically NOT integrated into an integrated circuit (IC)?
What type of components are classified as active components?
What type of components are classified as active components?
How do diodes function in an electrical circuit?
How do diodes function in an electrical circuit?
What feature distinguishes an NPN transistor from a PNP transistor?
What feature distinguishes an NPN transistor from a PNP transistor?
What is one of the applications of diodes?
What is one of the applications of diodes?
What is a key characteristic of a diode when it is reverse biased?
What is a key characteristic of a diode when it is reverse biased?
What distinguishes transistors from other components?
What distinguishes transistors from other components?
What happens to current flow through a diode when the applied voltage is reversed?
What happens to current flow through a diode when the applied voltage is reversed?
What distinguishes active components from passive components in terms of power gain?
What distinguishes active components from passive components in terms of power gain?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of passive components?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of passive components?
How do active components influence current flow in a circuit?
How do active components influence current flow in a circuit?
In which quadrant does the VI curve of an active component lie?
In which quadrant does the VI curve of an active component lie?
Which statement accurately reflects the behavior of passive components?
Which statement accurately reflects the behavior of passive components?
Which of the following components requires an external power source to function?
Which of the following components requires an external power source to function?
What can active components do that passive components cannot in terms of power?
What can active components do that passive components cannot in terms of power?
Which characteristic of the slope of the VI graph is associated with active components?
Which characteristic of the slope of the VI graph is associated with active components?
What is the primary difference between active and passive components?
What is the primary difference between active and passive components?
Which of the following is NOT considered a passive component?
Which of the following is NOT considered a passive component?
What defines a passive component in an electric circuit?
What defines a passive component in an electric circuit?
Which of the following components can be classified as an active component?
Which of the following components can be classified as an active component?
Which of the following statements about passive components is true?
Which of the following statements about passive components is true?
Which component acts as a source of power in a circuit?
Which component acts as a source of power in a circuit?
What role do passive components generally play in an electric circuit?
What role do passive components generally play in an electric circuit?
Which of the following statements correctly describes integrated circuits (ICs)?
Which of the following statements correctly describes integrated circuits (ICs)?
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Study Notes
Electric Circuit Components
- An electric circuit is a closed path for electric current, comprising several components.
- Essential components include power sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors, and diodes.
Classification of Components
- Components are divided into active and passive types based on their power handling abilities.
Active Components
- Active components can supply power to a circuit and require an external power source to function.
- They manipulate, amplify, switch, or control electric current or voltage within a circuit.
- Common examples include:
- Diodes
- Transistors
- Integrated circuits (ICs)
- Characteristics:
- Require external power to operate.
- Produce energy (current or voltage).
- Can provide power gain and control current flow.
- Receive energy in forms such as thermal, chemical, or hydraulic energy.
Diodes
- Function as one-way valves for electricity, allowing current in one direction (forward biased) while blocking it in the opposite direction (reverse biased).
- Made from semiconductor materials like silicon or germanium.
- Applications:
- Protect solar panels.
- Convert AC to DC.
- Allow unidirectional current flow in circuits.
Transistors
- Vital for advanced electronics, used for amplifying and switching electronic signals.
- Types:
- NPN Transistor: Used for amplification; features N-type collector, P-type base, and N-type emitter.
- PNP Transistor: Similar function but allows current to flow in the opposite direction.
- Applications:
- Amplifiers, digital logic circuits, voltage regulators, temperature control systems.
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
- Combine multiple electronic components (transistors, resistors, capacitors) into a single chip.
- Perform complex functions, enhancing efficiency while reducing size and cost.
- Can function as amplifiers, oscillators, timers, and microprocessors.
Passive Components
- Passive components cannot provide power amplification; they only absorb electrical energy, dissipating it as heat or storing it in magnetic/electric fields.
- Examples include:
- Resistors
- Inductors
- Capacitors
- Transformers
Differences Between Active and Passive Components
- Active components can deliver power and power gain; passive components can only absorb and convert energy.
- Active components act as power sources, whereas passive components act as loads in a circuit.
- Active components allow control of current flow; passive components cannot.
- VI characteristics of active components span multiple quadrants, while passive components are confined to positive slopes in the first and third quadrants.
- Some active components require external power; passive components do not.
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