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What is indicated by the longer line on a battery in a circuit schematic?
What is indicated by the longer line on a battery in a circuit schematic?
What is the primary function of the insulating layer in a capacitor?
What is the primary function of the insulating layer in a capacitor?
What unit measures the charge-holding ability of a capacitor?
What unit measures the charge-holding ability of a capacitor?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the flow of charge in a circuit with a capacitor?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the flow of charge in a circuit with a capacitor?
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In a demonstration involving a capacitor, what happens when you replace round bulbs with long bulbs during discharge?
In a demonstration involving a capacitor, what happens when you replace round bulbs with long bulbs during discharge?
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What are terminal wires in a capacitor used for?
What are terminal wires in a capacitor used for?
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What happens to a capacitor when it is charged?
What happens to a capacitor when it is charged?
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What effect does the surface area of the plates have on a capacitor's performance?
What effect does the surface area of the plates have on a capacitor's performance?
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What type of resistance is associated with a long bulb?
What type of resistance is associated with a long bulb?
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How does the Genecon differ from a battery?
How does the Genecon differ from a battery?
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In the analogy of the air capacitor, what happens when air is sucked out of one side?
In the analogy of the air capacitor, what happens when air is sucked out of one side?
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How could one counter the argument that the air capacitor operates differently from an electric capacitor?
How could one counter the argument that the air capacitor operates differently from an electric capacitor?
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What does Benjamin Franklin's concept of charge entail regarding positive and negative symbols?
What does Benjamin Franklin's concept of charge entail regarding positive and negative symbols?
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What analogy is used to describe the movement of charge during capacitor discharging?
What analogy is used to describe the movement of charge during capacitor discharging?
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What best describes energy based on the information provided?
What best describes energy based on the information provided?
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What is one effect of charge being stored in most circuits observed?
What is one effect of charge being stored in most circuits observed?
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Study Notes
Castle Electricity Section 3
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Schematic Diagrams:
- Positive battery terminal is represented by a longer line with a "+" sign.
- Negative battery terminal is represented by a shorter line with a "-" sign.
- Arrows show the continuous flow of current from the positive terminal to the negative terminal. This is conventional direction, although actual electron flow is opposite.
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Capacitor:
- Two layers of conducting material (plates) separated by an insulator.
- Insulating layer prevents charge flow between plates.
- Plates have large surface area for storing charge.
- Plates are thin and often rolled into a cylinder.
- Terminals extend outside the capacitor casing, enabling connection.
- Capacitance is the ability of a capacitor to hold charge.
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Capacitor Charging/Discharging (Figure 3.5a & 3.5b):
- Diagrams illustrating the flow of charge through a capacitor circuit.
- Arrows indicate the direction of current flow.
- The charge cannot directly pass through the insulating layer between the capacitor plates.
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Demonstration:
- Experiments to demonstrate capacitor charging/discharging times.
- Different bulb types (round vs long) used to measure time. Resistance is related to bulb type; longer filaments = higher resistance hence longer charging time.
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The Genecon:
- A device that stores energy for electricity when cranked (not from a power source).
- The energy comes directly from the cranking/energy source (body/person cranking)—not the Genecon itself.
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Air Capacitor:
- Demonstrates charge buildup, related but not exactly like a typical electric capacitor.
- Air resistance influences capacitor function; the balloon in this case relates to air moving around the air capacitor.
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Energy:
- Defined as an invisible entity stored in matter.
- Matter gains the ability to make change when it stores energy.
- Energy transfer can be between multiple energy sources and receivers (e.g., battery to bulbs to heat/light).
- Energy is conserved during the transfer processes.
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Benjamin Franklin:
- Benjamin Franklin made conclusions about electricity before the American Revolution.
- He introduced (+) and (-) symbols for electric charge, though not in the modern context.
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This quiz covers schematic diagrams, capacitors, and the principles of charging and discharging in electrical circuits. It explores how current flows within a circuit and details the construction and functionality of capacitors, including their role in storing charge. Test your knowledge on these essential concepts in electricity.
