CP9 Electricity and Circuits Quiz

CP9 Electricity and Circuits

• CP9a Electric Circuits:
  • Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • Electrical components have recognized circuit symbols (cells, batteries, switches, voltmeters, ammeters, lamps).
  • Circuit diagrams use standard conventions (positive and negative terminals).
  • Identical lamps in series have different brightness than those in parallel circuits.
  • The brightness of lamps and the effect of different numbers of identical lamps, cells, and switches in series and parallels circuits can be described and explained.

CP9b Current and Potential Difference

• Measuring Voltage: Methods of measuring voltage are described.
• Potential Difference: The term "potential difference" is defined.
• Measuring Current: Methods of measuring current are described.
• Electric Current: The conditions necessary to produce an electric current are described (complete circuit and voltage source).
• Current at Junction: The behavior of current at a junction is described.

CP9c Current, Charge, and Energy

• Potential Difference, Charge, and Energy Transfer: The link between voltage, charge flow, and energy transfer are explained. The unit of potential difference (volt) is defined in terms of energy and charge (joule per coulomb).
• Energy Transfer Equation: The equation for calculating energy transferred, charge flow, and potential difference (E = Q × V) is recalled and used.
• Current and Electric Charge: Electric current and electrical charge are related.
• Electric Current in Metals: Electric current in metals is explained in terms of electrons.
• Charge Flow Equation: The equation for calculating charge, current, and time (Q = I × t) is recalled and used.

CP9d Resistance

• Resistance and Current: How changing resistance affects current, using a variable resistor, is explained.
• Potential Difference = Current × Resistance: Using the equation V = I × R
• Resistors in Series and Parallel: Why resistance increases in series circuits and decreases in parallel circuits is explained.
• Calculations in Circuits: Calculate currents, potential differences, and resistances in series circuits described.
• Circuit Design: The design and construction of circuits for testing and measuring are explained.

CP9e More About Resistance

• Filament Lamps: Variation of current with potential difference for filament lamps is explained in relation to resistance.
• Diodes: Resistance in diodes is described in relation to light intensity.
• Thermistors: How thermistor resistance changes with temperature change (negative temperature coefficient) is described.
• LDRs: How light-dependent resistors' resistance varies with light intensity is described.
• Circuit Construction: Electrical circuits can be used to observe resistance variations in different devices like filament lamps, diodes, thermistors, and LDRs.

CP9f Transferring Energy

• Energy Transfer in Resistors: When current flows through a resistor, energy is transferred to heat. This is explained.
• Dissipation of Electrical Energy: Electrical energy transfers to thermal energy in surroundings when electrical current does work against resistance.
• Energy Transfer in Circuits: Energy transfer in a circuit is explained as the result of electron collisions and lattice ions.
• Reducing Energy Transfer: Ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer throughout low resistance wires are explained.
• Heating Effect of Electricity: Advantages and disadvantages of the heating effect of electric current.
• Energy Transfer Equation: An equation is provided to calculate energy transferred (E=I×VxT).

CP9g Power

• Power Definition: Power is defined as energy transferred per second, in watts.
• Power Equation: Recall and use the equation P = E/t for power.
• Power Relationship: How power transfer relates to circuit potential difference and current. Electrical power equations (P = I × V and P = I² × R) are recalled and used.

CP9h Transferring Energy by Electricity

• Domestic Devices: How energy transfers in different domestic devices (e.g., motors, heating devices) is described.
• Direct and Alternating Voltage: Difference between direct and alternating voltage is explained.
• Direct Current (DC): Direct current in terms of charge movement is described, noting that cells and batteries supply DC.
• Alternating Current (AC): Alternating current is defined as charge changing direction.
• UK Domestic Supply: Characteristics of the UK domestic alternating current supply (50 Hz, 230 V) are recalled.
• Appliance Power Ratings: How appliance power ratings relate to energy use in domestic settings.

CP9i Electrical Safety

• Live and Neutral Wires: Difference in function between live and neutral mains wires is explained.
• Earth Wire: The function of an earth wire is explained, and the importance of fuses or circuit breakers in safety is explained.
• Wiring Safety: Why switches and fuses should be connected in the live wire of a domestic circuit is explained.
• Potential Differences: Potential differences between live, neutral, and earth mains wires are recalled.
• Live and Earth Connection Dangers: The dangers of providing any connection between the live wire and earth are explained.

Test your understanding of electric circuits, current, and potential difference with this quiz on CP9 material. Explore concepts such as circuit diagrams, measuring voltage and current, and the behavior of lamps in different circuit configurations. Perfect for students learning about basic electricity principles.