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What is the primary purpose of the ammeter in the circuit?

  • To control the resistance in the circuit
  • To measure the potential difference across the circuit
  • To connect the wires in the circuit
  • To measure the current flowing through the circuit (correct)

    • Which of the following materials is mentioned as part of the nichrome wire?

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Iron (correct)

    • When using four cells in the circuit, what would be the total potential difference across the nichrome wire if each cell is 1.5 V?

  • 3 V
  • 6 V (correct)
  • 1.5 V
  • 4.5 V

    • What does the ratio V/I represent in the context of the circuit?

    <p>The resistance of the nichrome wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with the readings of the ammeter and voltmeter after each trial with different numbers of cells?

    <p>Record them in a table for comparison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is used to control the resistance in the circuit?

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

    How does the resistance of a conductor relate to its length?

    <p>Resistance is directly proportional to length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the resistance of a conductor and its area of cross-section?

    <p>Resistance is inversely proportional to the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship explored between potential difference and current through the conductor?

    <p>They are directly proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the symbol ρ (rho) represent in resistance equations?

    <p>Electrical resistivity of the material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the setup for the circuit activity?

    <p>Cells connected in series with a wire joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material has the highest resistivity?

    <p>Rubber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical resistivity range of metals and alloys?

    <p>$10^{-8}$ to $10^{-6} , \Omega m$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason alloys are used in electrical heating devices?

    <p>They do not oxidize readily at high temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is generally true about the resistivity of an alloy compared to its constituent metals?

    <p>It is generally higher than that of its individual metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metal is preferred for making filaments in electric bulbs?

    <p>Tungsten.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material has the highest electrical resistivity at 20°C?

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

    What is the current drawn by the electric bulb when connected to a 220 V source with a resistance of 1200 Ω?

    <p>0.18 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alloys has the highest electrical resistivity?

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

    What is the range of resistivity for hard rubber?

    <p>$10^{10} - 10^{14} \Omega m$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is considered an insulator at 20°C?

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

    How much current will an electric heater with a resistance of 100 Ω draw from a 220 V source?

    <p>2.2 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conductor listed has the lowest electrical resistivity at 20°C?

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

    Which insulator has the highest resistivity?

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

    What is the total resistance of the series circuit when a potential difference of 6 V causes a current of 0.25 A?

    <p>24 Ω</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a parallel circuit with resistors R1, R2, and R3, what property is true about the potential difference across each resistor?

    <p>It is the same across all resistors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to the total current in a circuit when an additional parallel resistor is added?

    <p>The total current will increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the ammeter be connected in relation to the resistors in order to measure the current?

    <p>In series with the resistors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When measuring the voltage across an individual resistor, how should the voltmeter be connected?

    <p>In parallel with the resistor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the currents I, I1, I2, and I3 in a parallel circuit with resistors?

    <p>I = I1 + I2 + I3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a circuit with a 12 Ω resistor, what is the potential difference likely to be across it if the current through the circuit is 0.5 A?

    <p>12 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when resistors are added?

    <p>It increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current when the electric iron operates at maximum heating rate?

    <p>3.82 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula can be used to calculate the potential difference across a resistor given the energy, resistance, and time?

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

    What is the resistance of the electric iron when it operates at a minimum heating rate?

    <p>134.15 Ω</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given a 4 Ω resistor producing 100 J of heat each second, what is the current through the resistor?

    <p>5 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much heat is developed in a 20 Ω resistance when a current of 5 A is passed for 30 s?

    <p>3000 J</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electrical device uses the heating effect of electric current to produce light?

    <p>Electric bulb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When current flows through a conductor, what is the primary side effect that occurs?

    <p>Heat generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios results in increased temperature of electrical components due to electric current?

    <p>Unavoidable heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electric Circuits

    • An electric circuit is a pathway for an electric current to flow. A closed circuit allows the flow of current, whereas an open circuit prevents it.
    • Components of an electric circuit include electric cells or batteries, wires, switches, resistors, ammeters, and voltmeters.
    • An electric cell is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
    • A battery is a combination of multiple electric cells.
    • A switch (or plug key) acts as a circuit breaker. It can be closed (allowing current to flow) or open or broken (preventing current).
    • Wires connect different components in a circuit to conduct current.
    • A resistor is an electrical component that resists the flow of current. Its resistance is measured in ohms (Ω).

    Ohm’s Law

    • Ohm’s law states that the current through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across its ends.
    • The formula for Ohm’s Law is: V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

    Resistivity

    • Resistivity is a material’s resistance to the flow of electricity.
    • Resistivity is measured in ohm-meters (Ωm).
    • Metals are good conductors of electricity, meaning they have low resistivity.
    • Insulators are poor conductors of electricity, meaning they have high resistivity.
    • Alloys, which are mixtures of metals, often have higher resistivity than their constituent metals.
    • Common materials for electrical wiring include copper and aluminum, while tungsten is used for filaments in light bulbs.

    Resistors in Series

    • Resistors connected in series share the same current.
    • The total resistance of a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances: R_total = R_1 + R_2 + R_3 + ...

    Resistors in Parallel

    • Resistors connected in parallel share the same voltage.
    • The reciprocal of the total resistance in a parallel circuit is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances: 1/R_total = 1/R_1 + 1/R_2 + 1/R_3 + ...

    Heating Effect of Electric Current

    • The heating effect of an electric current is a result of the collision of electrons with the atoms of the conductor, generating heat energy.
    • The amount of heat produced is proportional to the square of the current, the resistance, and the time for which the current flows.
    • This heat is calculated using the formula: H = I^2Rt, where H is heat energy, I is current, R is resistance, and t is time.

    Practical Applications of Heating Effect of Electric Current

    • Heating effect of electric current has numerous useful applications.
    • Devices like electric kettles, toasters, ovens, irons, and heaters utilize this effect for heating purposes.
    • The heating effect is also used for producing light in electric bulbs. The filament in a light bulb is heated to a high temperature, causing it to emit light.

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