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What is the effect of establishing a constant, steady electric field inside a conductor?
What is the effect of establishing a constant, steady electric field inside a conductor?
- It causes the conductor to become an insulator.
- It has no impact on the motion of charges within the conductor.
- It results in a net displacement of charges, known as drift. (correct)
- It causes the random motion of charges to cease entirely.
The drift velocity of a particle represents the average speed at which the particle travels through a conductor.
The drift velocity of a particle represents the average speed at which the particle travels through a conductor.
True (A)
According to convention, what type of charge movement defines the direction of current?
According to convention, what type of charge movement defines the direction of current?
positive
The direction of conventional current is the same as the direction of the ______ field.
The direction of conventional current is the same as the direction of the ______ field.
Match the scenario with the expected motion of charges:
Match the scenario with the expected motion of charges:
Two geometrically similar objects are connected to the same potential difference. What could cause them to yield different currents?
Two geometrically similar objects are connected to the same potential difference. What could cause them to yield different currents?
Resistivity is a property of an object, while resistance is a property of a material.
Resistivity is a property of an object, while resistance is a property of a material.
What is the state of the electric field within a conductor under electrostatic conditions?
What is the state of the electric field within a conductor under electrostatic conditions?
What is the SI unit for resistance, and what symbol represents it?
What is the SI unit for resistance, and what symbol represents it?
In electrostatic situations, electrons within a conductor exhibit a net flow of charge in a specific direction.
In electrostatic situations, electrons within a conductor exhibit a net flow of charge in a specific direction.
What is the primary characteristic of electron motion in a conductor when no electric field is applied?
What is the primary characteristic of electron motion in a conductor when no electric field is applied?
The relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) is defined by Ohm's Law: V = I * ______
The relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) is defined by Ohm's Law: V = I * ______
Which of the following describes the function of a resistor in a circuit?
Which of the following describes the function of a resistor in a circuit?
Under electrostatic conditions within a conductor, the electric field equals ______.
Under electrostatic conditions within a conductor, the electric field equals ______.
How does establishing a constant, steady electric field inside a conductor influence the movement of charges?
How does establishing a constant, steady electric field inside a conductor influence the movement of charges?
The motion of charges within a conductor is always consistent, regardless of the external conditions.
The motion of charges within a conductor is always consistent, regardless of the external conditions.
What term describes the motion of charge from one region to another?
What term describes the motion of charge from one region to another?
Match the condition to the behavior of electrons:
Match the condition to the behavior of electrons:
According to Ohm's Law, what relationship exists between current and potential difference in a device?
According to Ohm's Law, what relationship exists between current and potential difference in a device?
The resistivity of a material depends on its size and shape.
The resistivity of a material depends on its size and shape.
What two primary factors influence the resistivity of a real object?
What two primary factors influence the resistivity of a real object?
Ohm's Law states that the current through a device is ________ proportional to the potential difference applied to the device.
Ohm's Law states that the current through a device is ________ proportional to the potential difference applied to the device.
If the temperature of a conductor increases, what generally happens to its resistivity?
If the temperature of a conductor increases, what generally happens to its resistivity?
Match the material type with how it relates to Ohm's Law:
Match the material type with how it relates to Ohm's Law:
A copper wire has a cross-sectional area of 1.31 $mm^2$ and a resistivity of 1.69 × 10−8 [$\Omega \cdot m$]. If its length is doubled, what happens to its resistance?
A copper wire has a cross-sectional area of 1.31 $mm^2$ and a resistivity of 1.69 × 10−8 [$\Omega \cdot m$]. If its length is doubled, what happens to its resistance?
Ohm's Law is a fundamental law of nature that applies universally to all materials and under all conditions.
Ohm's Law is a fundamental law of nature that applies universally to all materials and under all conditions.
What change would cause the resistance of a conductor to quadruple, assuming its resistivity remains constant?
What change would cause the resistance of a conductor to quadruple, assuming its resistivity remains constant?
If a conductor's resistivity increases due to a change in temperature but its physical dimensions (length and cross-sectional area) remain constant, its resistance will decrease.
If a conductor's resistivity increases due to a change in temperature but its physical dimensions (length and cross-sectional area) remain constant, its resistance will decrease.
A cylindrical wire has a length of 2 meters and a cross-sectional area of $4 \times 10^{-6} m^2$. If the wire's resistance is 0.1 Ohms, what is its resistivity in Ohm-meters?
A cylindrical wire has a length of 2 meters and a cross-sectional area of $4 \times 10^{-6} m^2$. If the wire's resistance is 0.1 Ohms, what is its resistivity in Ohm-meters?
According to the formula $R = \frac{\rho L}{A}$, resistance is directly proportional to the ______ and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area.
According to the formula $R = \frac{\rho L}{A}$, resistance is directly proportional to the ______ and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area.
Match the following factors with their effect on the resistance of a conductor:
Match the following factors with their effect on the resistance of a conductor:
If the current ($I$) through a conductor increases while the cross-sectional area ($A$) remains constant, what happens to the electric field ($E$) according to the relation $E = \frac{\rho I}{A}$?
If the current ($I$) through a conductor increases while the cross-sectional area ($A$) remains constant, what happens to the electric field ($E$) according to the relation $E = \frac{\rho I}{A}$?
The potential difference ($\Delta V$) across a conductor is independent of the electric field ($E$) within it.
The potential difference ($\Delta V$) across a conductor is independent of the electric field ($E$) within it.
Using the formula $R = \frac{\rho L}{A}$, if a wire's length is doubled and its cross-sectional area is halved, by what factor does its resistance change?
Using the formula $R = \frac{\rho L}{A}$, if a wire's length is doubled and its cross-sectional area is halved, by what factor does its resistance change?
The relationship between electric field (E) and current density (J) is given by E = ______J, where the blank represents the material's resistivity.
The relationship between electric field (E) and current density (J) is given by E = ______J, where the blank represents the material's resistivity.
Match the following terms with their corresponding formulas:
Match the following terms with their corresponding formulas:
A conductor has a resistivity of $\rho$. If both its length $L$ and cross-sectional area $A$ are doubled, what happens to its resistance $R$?
A conductor has a resistivity of $\rho$. If both its length $L$ and cross-sectional area $A$ are doubled, what happens to its resistance $R$?
If the potential difference across a resistor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, the current through it will be halved.
If the potential difference across a resistor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, the current through it will be halved.
A wire with a resistance of 2 ohms has a potential difference of 4 volts applied across it. What is the current flowing through the wire, according to the formula $R = \frac{V}{I}$?
A wire with a resistance of 2 ohms has a potential difference of 4 volts applied across it. What is the current flowing through the wire, according to the formula $R = \frac{V}{I}$?
Which of the following changes will always result in a decrease in the resistance of a metallic conductor?
Which of the following changes will always result in a decrease in the resistance of a metallic conductor?
The formula linking potential difference (V), electric field (E), and length (L) is V = ______.
The formula linking potential difference (V), electric field (E), and length (L) is V = ______.
Flashcards
Drift Velocity
Drift Velocity
Average velocity of charged particles in a conductor due to an electric field.
Random Motion
Random Motion
The movement of charges in a conductor without an electric field.
Net Displacement
Net Displacement
The overall distance a charged particle moves in an electric field.
Conventional Current Direction
Conventional Current Direction
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Electric Field Effects
Electric Field Effects
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Current
Current
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Electric Field in Conductors
Electric Field in Conductors
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Random Motion of Electrons
Random Motion of Electrons
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No Net Flow of Charge
No Net Flow of Charge
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Establishing Electric Field
Establishing Electric Field
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Path of Charges
Path of Charges
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Electrostatics
Electrostatics
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Conductors
Conductors
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Resistance
Resistance
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Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
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Resistor
Resistor
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Potential Difference
Potential Difference
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Resistivity
Resistivity
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Resistance Formula
Resistance Formula
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SI Unit of Resistance
SI Unit of Resistance
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Factors Affecting Resistance
Factors Affecting Resistance
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Constant Resistivity
Constant Resistivity
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Factors Affecting Resistivity
Factors Affecting Resistivity
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What Resistivity Doesn't Depend On
What Resistivity Doesn't Depend On
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Semiconductors
Semiconductors
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Superconductors
Superconductors
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Copper Wire
Copper Wire
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Electric Field Equation
Electric Field Equation
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Potential Difference Equation
Potential Difference Equation
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Alternative Resistance Formula
Alternative Resistance Formula
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Resistivity Definition
Resistivity Definition
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Electric Field Units
Electric Field Units
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Length in Potential Difference
Length in Potential Difference
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Current Density (J)
Current Density (J)
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Electric Field (E) Dimension
Electric Field (E) Dimension
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Cross-sectional Area (A)
Cross-sectional Area (A)
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Study Notes
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's law describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit. It postulates that current is directly proportional to voltage when resistance is constant.
Electrodynamics
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Electrostatics studies stationary electric charges. It investigates the forces and interactions between these charges.
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Electrodynamics examines moving electric charges or electricity. It focuses on the behavior of electric charges in motion.
Electricity
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Electricity is the flow of charges through a circuit.
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A circuit is a closed path for electric charges to flow.
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By convention, positive charges flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal (lower potential).
Circuits
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Most electronic devices are composed of circuits.
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Circuits are considered the building blocks of modern technology.
Circuits' Basic Parts
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Power Supply: Provides the energy to move charges.
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Wire (Conductor): A path for charges to move, transporting electricity.
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Capacitor: Stores electrical energy.
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Resistor: Limits the flow of current.
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Switch: Controls the flow of current.
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Load: Uses the electrical energy to perform work (e.g., light a bulb, spin a motor).
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Other components like transistors, diodes, inductors and transformers are parts of circuits.
Current
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An electric circuit is a conducting loop where electric charges move.
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Electric current is the flow of charges (electrons) from one region to another.
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In electrostatics, the electric field is zero inside the conductor, resulting in no current and random electron motion.
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Any motion of charge within an electrostatic situation will have no net flow (no current).
Current (continued)
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The mathematical definition of current is the rate of charge flowing through a given area per unit time.
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The standard unit for electric current is the Ampere (A).
Resistivity and Conductivity
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Resistivity(ρ) is the ratio between the electric field (È) and the current density (J).
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Conductivity(σ) is the reciprocal of the resistivity (ρ): σ = 1/ρ
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Resistivity depends on the material and temperature, but not on size and shape.
Resistance
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Resistance (R) is a measure of how much a material opposes the flow of electric current. Resistance = (Resistivity x Length) / Area
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If the resistivity is constant, the resistance is solely dependent on the dimensions of the conductor.
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Ohm's law relates voltage (V) , current (I) and resistance (R): V = IR
Ohmic vs Nonohmic materials
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Ohmic materials have a constant resistance, and thus, a linear relationship between current and voltage.
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Nonohmic materials do not have a constant resistance and therefore do not have a linear relationship between current and voltage.
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