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What is electric charge?
What causes electric force?
Electric charge
What is static electricity?
An imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material
Define electric field.
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What is induction?
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What defines electric current?
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What is electrical resistance?
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What is voltage?
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What is alternating current?
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What is direct current?
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Define superconductors.
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What is a battery?
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What are electrical insulators?
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What is a conductor?
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Define potential difference.
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What is an electric circuit?
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Describe a series circuit.
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What distinguishes a parallel circuit?
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What is a circuit breaker?
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Define a fuse.
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Study Notes
Electric Charge and Forces
- Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter, causing force in an electromagnetic field.
- There are two types of electric charges: positive and negative.
Static Electricity
- Static electricity refers to an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.
- The charge remains until it can move away via electric current or discharge.
Electric Field
- An electric field represents electric force per unit charge.
- Its direction aligns with the force on a positive test charge, radiating outward from positive charges and inward to negative charges.
Electromagnetic Induction
- Electromagnetic induction is the generation of electromotive force across a conductor in varying magnetic fields.
- Michael Faraday is credited with discovering this phenomenon in 1831.
Electric Current
- Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically carried by moving electrons in a wire or ions in an electrolyte.
Resistance and Conductance
- Electrical resistance measures how difficult it is for an electric current to pass through a conductor.
- Electrical conductance is the reciprocal of resistance, indicating ease of current flow.
Voltage
- Voltage, measured in volts, represents electromotive force or potential difference between two points.
Current Types
- Alternating current (AC) features a periodic reversal of charge flow while direct current (DC) flows in one direction only.
Superconductors
- Superconductors can conduct electricity without resistance, enabling the indefinite flow of current without energy loss.
Batteries and Energy Conversion
- A battery is a container of one or more cells converting chemical energy into electrical energy for power supply.
Insulators and Conductors
- Electrical insulators restrict internal electric charge flow, making current conduction nearly impossible.
- Conductors efficiently transmit electricity, heat, or sound.
Circuit Concepts
- Potential difference is the electrical potential variation between two points.
- An electric circuit is a closed path for electron flow from a voltage source.
Series and Parallel Circuits
- A series circuit provides a single path for current, requiring all current to pass through all loads (e.g., Christmas lights).
- In a parallel circuit, multiple paths exist for current flow, keeping voltage consistent across components.
Circuit Protection
- Circuit breakers are automatic switches protecting circuits from overloads or short circuits by interrupting current flow upon fault detection.
- Fuses are safety devices designed to protect circuits by breaking the circuit when current exceeds a specific level.
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Test your understanding of electric charge and forces, static electricity, electric fields, and electromagnetic induction. This quiz covers essential concepts related to how electric charges interact and their applications in various phenomena. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp these fundamental physics topics!