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What role do cells play in converting chemical energy?
What role do cells play in converting chemical energy?
Cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy, enabling the movement of charges.
Define electrical potential difference and its unit of measurement.
Define electrical potential difference and its unit of measurement.
Electrical potential difference, also known as voltage, is the energy needed to move one unit of charge between terminals, measured in volts.
Differentiate between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC).
Differentiate between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC).
DC is characterized by the flow of current in a single direction, while AC alternates its direction periodically.
What is the unit of electric current and how is it expressed in smaller units?
What is the unit of electric current and how is it expressed in smaller units?
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What is the typical electrical potential difference for household outlets in Canada and the USA?
What is the typical electrical potential difference for household outlets in Canada and the USA?
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Study Notes
Electrical Energy and Cells
- Cells provide energy by separating charges
- Electrical potential difference (voltage) is the energy needed to move a charge from one point to another
- A difference is used because it measures the difference in electrical potential (Ep) per unit of charge
- Cells, batteries, and electrical outlets have a voltage difference between their terminals
- Household outlets in Canada and the USA are usually 120V, some appliances require 240V
- Electric current is the rate of movement or flow of charges
- Direct current (DC) flows in one direction from a cell
- Alternating current (AC) changes direction repeatedly
Electric Current
- Current is measured in amperes (A)
- A smaller unit is milliamperes (mA), 1A = 1000mA
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This quiz explores the crucial role of cells in the conversion of chemical energy into usable forms. Understand how cellular processes such as respiration and metabolism facilitate this energy transformation within living organisms.