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What are the ways to increase the strength of a magnetic field produced by a coil?
What are the ways to increase the strength of a magnetic field produced by a coil?
- Wrapping the coil around a copper core
- Using an aluminum core
- Decreasing the number of turns in the coil
- Increasing the current (correct)
A magnetic field moving across a wire coil can induce a voltage in the coil.
A magnetic field moving across a wire coil can induce a voltage in the coil.
True (A)
What is the primary function of transformers?
What is the primary function of transformers?
Transformers adjust voltage between primary and secondary coils by changing the number of coils on each side.
Capacitors store energy by separating ______ and negative charges on two plates.
Capacitors store energy by separating ______ and negative charges on two plates.
When a capacitor's power supply is cut off, what happens?
When a capacitor's power supply is cut off, what happens?
Which of the following is a characteristic of alternating current (AC)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of alternating current (AC)?
Direct current (DC) is commonly supplied by batteries.
Direct current (DC) is commonly supplied by batteries.
Give an example of where alternating current is commonly sourced.
Give an example of where alternating current is commonly sourced.
In the context of transformers, what happens if the secondary coil has significantly fewer turns than the primary coil?
In the context of transformers, what happens if the secondary coil has significantly fewer turns than the primary coil?
A device called a power ______ converts alternating current to direct current or vice versa.
A device called a power ______ converts alternating current to direct current or vice versa.
Which subatomic particle is responsible for electrical current in a conductor?
Which subatomic particle is responsible for electrical current in a conductor?
Insulators facilitate the easy flow of electrons due to their loosely bound valence electrons.
Insulators facilitate the easy flow of electrons due to their loosely bound valence electrons.
What is the name given to the outermost electron shell of an atom, which determines its conductive properties?
What is the name given to the outermost electron shell of an atom, which determines its conductive properties?
The unit of electrical current, representing the flow of electric charge, is the ______.
The unit of electrical current, representing the flow of electric charge, is the ______.
Match the terms with their descriptions:
Match the terms with their descriptions:
What effect does increasing the length of a wire typically have on its electrical resistance?
What effect does increasing the length of a wire typically have on its electrical resistance?
A closed circuit prevents the flow of electrons.
A closed circuit prevents the flow of electrons.
Using scientific notation, approximately how many electrons are contained in one coulomb of charge?
Using scientific notation, approximately how many electrons are contained in one coulomb of charge?
In an electrical context, what best describes a 'joule per coulomb'?
In an electrical context, what best describes a 'joule per coulomb'?
The process by which a coil of wire generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it is known as ______.
The process by which a coil of wire generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it is known as ______.
Flashcards
Atoms
Atoms
The basic building blocks of matter, differing slightly based on the material.
Protons
Protons
Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
Valence Shell
Valence Shell
An atom's outermost shell where electrons are loosely bound.
Conductors
Conductors
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Circuit
Circuit
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Voltage
Voltage
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Current
Current
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Resistance
Resistance
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Resistors
Resistors
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Electromagnetism
Electromagnetism
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Magnetic Field Intensification
Magnetic Field Intensification
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Strengthening a Magnetic Field
Strengthening a Magnetic Field
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Voltage Induction
Voltage Induction
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Transformer Function
Transformer Function
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Voltage Adjustment in Transformers
Voltage Adjustment in Transformers
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Capacitor Charge Storage
Capacitor Charge Storage
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Capacitor Discharge
Capacitor Discharge
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Alternating Current (AC)
Alternating Current (AC)
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Direct Current (DC)
Direct Current (DC)
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Power Electronics
Power Electronics
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Description
Examine the structure of atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons, and differentiate between conductors and insulators. Learn about valence shells and how they facilitate electron flow in conductive materials like metals, contrasting them with insulators such as glass and rubber.
