Current Electricity and Ohm's Law
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What is the formula for electrical power related to voltage and current?

  • P = IV (correct)
  • P = R/V
  • P = I^2 R
  • P = V^2/R

    • Resistance generally decreases with an increase in temperature for most materials.

    False (B)

    What type of current flows in one direction only?

    Direct Current (DC)

    The resistance of a conductor is affected by its material, length, and _______ area.

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    Match the type of current with its description:

    <p>Direct Current (DC) = Current flows in one direction Alternating Current (AC) = Current periodically reverses direction Batteries = Provide DC power Power grids = Use AC for efficient transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric current?

    <p>Amperes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direction of conventional current is the same as the direction of electron flow.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical expression of Ohm's Law?

    <p>V = IR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The total resistance in a series circuit is the __________ of individual resistances.

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    Match the following circuit components with their descriptions:

    <p>Battery = Voltage source Wire = Conductor Light bulb = Resistor Switch = Controls current flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a parallel circuit, how is the total resistance calculated?

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    The voltage across each component in a parallel circuit is different.

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    What is the primary characteristic of insulators?

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    Flashcards

    Electric Current

    The rate of flow of electric charge.

    Ohm's Law

    Current is proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.

    Series Circuit

    Components connected in a single path.

    Parallel Circuit

    Components connected across each other with multiple paths.

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    Resistance

    Opposition to the flow of electric current.

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    Voltage

    Electric potential difference between two points that drives current.

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    Series Resistance

    The sum of individual resistances in a series circuit.

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    Parallel Resistance

    Reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of individual resistances in a parallel circuit.

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    Semiconductor Resistance

    Semiconductors have resistance values between conductors and insulators, and it changes with temperature and impurities.

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    Electrical Power Formula (Voltage and Current)

    Power (P) equals Voltage (V) times Current (I), or P = IV.

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    Electrical Power Formula (Voltage and Resistance)

    Power (P) equals Voltage (V) squared divided by Resistance (R), or P = V²/R.

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    Electrical Power Formula (Current and Resistance)

    Power (P) equals Current (I) squared times Resistance (R), or P = I²R.

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    DC vs. AC Current

    Direct Current (DC) flows in one direction, while Alternating Current (AC) periodically reverses direction.

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    Study Notes

    Current Electricity

    • Current electricity is the flow of electric charge.
    • Electric current (I) is the rate of flow of electric charge. It's measured in amperes (A), where 1 ampere is 1 coulomb per second (1 A = 1 C/s).
    • The direction of conventional current is the direction positive charge would flow. This is opposite to the direction of electron flow.
    • Current is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance (Ohm's Law: I = V/R).
    • Voltage (V) is the electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts (V). It's the driving force that pushes the electric current.
    • Resistance (R) is the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms (Ω). It depends on the material, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature.

    Ohm's Law

    • Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
    • The constant of proportionality is called the resistance.
    • Mathematically, Ohm's Law is expressed as: V = IR
    • This relationship is fundamental in circuit analysis.

    Electric Circuits

    • An electric circuit is a closed path through which electric current can flow.
    • Basic components of a circuit include:
      • Voltage source (e.g., battery, generator)
      • Conductors (e.g., wires)
      • Resistors (e.g., light bulbs, heating elements)
      • Switches (to control the flow)
    • Circuits can be:
      • Series circuits: components are connected end-to-end in a single path.
      • Parallel circuits: components are connected across each other with multiple paths.

    Series Circuits

    • Total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of individual resistances. (Rtotal = R1 + R2 + R3...).
    • The current is the same through all components.
    • The total voltage is the sum of the voltage drops across each individual resistance in the circuit. (Vtotal = V1 + V2 + V3...).

    Parallel Circuits

    • Total resistance in a parallel circuit is calculated using the reciprocal formula: 1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3...
    • The voltage across each component is the same as the source voltage.
    • The total current is the sum of the individual currents through each branch.

    Conductors and Insulators

    • Conductors allow the free movement of electric charge and have low resistance.
    • Insulators restrict the movement of electric charge and have high resistance.
    • Semiconductors have intermediate resistance values and their resistance can change with temperature or the addition of impurities.

    Factors Affecting Resistance

    • Material: Different materials have different resistivities, which affect their resistance.
    • Length: Longer conductors have higher resistance.
    • Cross-sectional area: Wider conductors have lower resistance.
    • Temperature: Resistance generally increases with temperature for most materials.

    Power in Electric Circuits

    • Electrical power (P) is the rate at which energy is consumed or delivered in an electrical circuit. It's measured in watts (W).
    • Power is related to voltage and current by the formula: P = IV.
    • Power is also related to voltage and resistance by the formula: P = V2/R
    • Power is also related to current and resistance by the formula: P = I2 R

    DC vs AC

    • Direct Current (DC): Current flows in one direction. Batteries provide DC power.
    • Alternating Current (AC): Current periodically reverses direction. Power grids use AC for efficient transmission.

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