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What is the unit for charge?

  • Coulombs (correct)
  • Amperes
  • Volts
  • Joules

    • What is the rate of flow of charge carriers defined as?

  • Rate of neutrons
  • Rate of protons
  • Rate of ions (correct)
  • Rate of electrons

    • What makes metals good conductors of electricity?

  • High melting point
  • Arrangement of metal atoms
  • Crystal lattice structure
  • Presence of free electrons (correct)

    • What type of atoms are ions?

    <p>Atoms that have lost or gained an electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which material do conduction electrons create a current flow?

    <p>Metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of electric current?

    <p>The movement of positive charge carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is electric current measured?

    <p>In units of amperes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symbol represents current in physics?

    <p>I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when two oppositely charged conductors are connected by a wire?

    <p>Charge will flow between the conductors causing a current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are charge, current, and time related?

    <p>$ ext{current} = rac{charge}{time}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of charge defined as the quantity of charge that passes a fixed point per second when a current of 1A is flowing?

    <p>Coulomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drift velocity of charge carriers?

    <p>Slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction does conventional current flow in a metal?

    <p>From positive to negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction is the drift velocity of positive charge carriers?

    <p>Same as the current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particle has a negative charge?

    <p>Electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elementary charge value in Coulombs?

    <p>$1.60 \times 10^{-19}$ C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high number density of charge carriers in a conductor indicate?

    <p>Slower drift velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cross-sectional area of a wire affect the drift velocity?

    <p>Inversely proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do particles like protons and neutrons possess?

    <p>$Q = It$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charge does the symbol 'q' represent for electrons?

    <p>-1.60 x 10^-19 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines how well a material conducts electricity?

    <p>Number density of charge carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material has a conductivity that falls at high temperatures and rises at low temperatures?

    <p>Semiconductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a diode in a circuit?

    <p>Allow current flow in one direction only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are impurities added to semiconductor materials?

    <p>To improve their conducting properties by increasing the value of n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component provides the circuit with a source of e.m.f?

    <p>Cell / battery / D.C supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ion is defined as a positive ion that has lost an electron?

    <p>A cation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines an electrolyte?

    <p>A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution with charge carriers as cations and anions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a series circuit, what can be said about the current at any point?

    <p>The current is the same at all points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kirchhoff's First Law, what does the sum of currents entering a junction equal to?

    <p>The sum of currents out of the junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the flow of current in a parallel circuit?

    <p>The current divides at the junctions and each branch has a different value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should an ammeter be connected in a circuit?

    <p>In series with other components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a voltmeter in a circuit?

    <p>Measure potential difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the resistances of ammeters and voltmeters considered negligible in exam questions?

    <p>To simplify calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of current flow in a circuit?

    <p>From positive to negative terminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component should be drawn with the correct circuit symbol in an electric circuit diagram?

    <p>Ammeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for electrons to flow in a complete loop in a circuit?

    <p>Closed path or complete circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of connection should a voltmeter be placed to measure potential difference?

    <p>Parallel connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a diode symbolize in a circuit diagram?

    <p>One-way current flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 1 J of energy is used by 1 C of charge in an electrical circuit, how much current will pass through?

    <p>1 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a charge of 4 C passes in 500 s in an electrical circuit, what current will be generated?

    <p>0.5 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a charge of 8 Coulombs passes through an electrical circuit in 100 seconds, what will be the corresponding current?

    <p>4 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an electrical circuit, if a charge of 1 Coulomb passes in 8 seconds, what will be the current flowing?

    <p>0.5 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the energy used by a charge in an electrical circuit and the resulting current?

    <p>The greater the energy used by charge, the higher the resulting current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Charge and Current Basics

    • The unit for charge is the Coulomb (C).
    • Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge carriers, typically measured in Amperes (A).
    • Metals are good conductors of electricity due to the presence of free electrons that facilitate charge flow.
    • Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose electrons and carry either a positive or negative charge.

    Conduction and Current Flow

    • Conduction electrons are responsible for current flow in conductive materials.
    • Electric current is defined as the flow of electric charge over time.
    • Current is measured using an ammeter, which must be placed in series within the circuit.
    • The symbol for current in physics is 'I'.

    Interaction of Charged Conductors

    • Connecting two oppositely charged conductors by a wire results in a current flow as charges balance each other.
    • The relationship between charge (Q), current (I), and time (t) is given by the equation ( Q = I \times t ).
    • A charge of one Coulomb passing a fixed point per second corresponds to a current of 1 Ampere.

    Charge Carrier Dynamics

    • Drift velocity refers to the average velocity of charge carriers under the influence of an electric field.
    • Conventional current flows from positive to negative, opposite to the flow of electrons.
    • The drift velocity of positive charge carriers is in the same direction as the conventional current.

    Properties of Electrical Charges

    • Electrons carry a negative charge, represented by 'q' which is -1.6 x 10^-19 Coulombs for each electron.
    • A high number density of charge carriers indicates better conductivity in a material.
    • Drift velocity decreases with increasing cross-sectional area of a wire due to reduced speed of charges per unit area.

    Conductivity and Materials

    • Conductivity can vary; for instance, semiconductors may show high conductivity at low temperatures and lower conductivity at high temperatures.
    • A diode allows current to flow in one direction only and protects circuits from reverse polarity.
    • Impurities are intentionally added to semiconductors to enhance their conductive properties (doping).

    Circuit Components and Current Flow

    • A power source, such as a battery, provides the electromotive force (e.m.f) necessary for current flow in a circuit.
    • A positive ion, or cation, is an ion that has lost one or more electrons.
    • An electrolyte is defined as a substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved.

    Current in Circuits

    • In a series circuit, the same current flows through all components at any given point.
    • Kirchhoff's First Law states that the sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum of currents leaving.
    • In parallel circuits, the current may divide among the different branches.

    Measurement and Circuit Design

    • Ammeters must be connected in series to measure current, while voltmeters must be connected in parallel to measure voltage.
    • The resistances of ammeters and voltmeters are typically considered negligible to simplify calculations and circuit analysis.
    • The direction of current flow is conventionally from the positive terminal to the negative terminal in circuit diagrams.

    Energy, Charge, and Current Relationships

    • For 1 Joule (J) of energy used by 1 Coulomb (C) of charge, the current can be computed, illustrating the relationship between energy and current flow.
    • If a charge of 4 Coulombs passing in 500 seconds results in a current of 0.008 A, calculated using the formula ( I = Q / t ).
    • A charge of 8 Coulombs in 100 seconds results in a current of 0.08 A.
    • A charge of 1 Coulomb in 8 seconds results in a current of 0.125 A, showing how current varies with time and charge.

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