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Study Notes
Circuits
- A circuit is a path through which electric current flows
- Types of circuits:
- Series circuit: components connected one after the other
- Parallel circuit: components connected between the same two points
- Circuit components:
- Conductors: allow electric current to flow (e.g. wires)
- Insulators: prevent electric current from flowing (e.g. rubber)
- Switches: control the flow of electric current
- Resistors: reduce the voltage in a circuit
- Capacitors: store electric energy
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's Law states: V = I × R
- V: voltage (potential difference) in volts (V)
- I: current in amperes (A)
- R: resistance in ohms (Ω)
- Ohm's Law is a linear relationship between voltage, current, and resistance
- Can be rearranged to solve for any of the three variables
Resistance
- Resistance: opposition to the flow of electric current
- Measured in ohms (Ω)
- Factors affecting resistance:
- Material: different materials have different resistivities
- Length: longer wires have greater resistance
- Cross-sectional area: thicker wires have less resistance
- Temperature: resistance increases with temperature
- Types of resistors:
- Fixed resistors: have a fixed resistance value
- Variable resistors: can be adjusted to change the resistance value
Electric Potential
- Electric potential: potential energy per unit charge at a point in a circuit
- Measured in volts (V)
- Also known as voltage or electromotive force (EMF)
- Electric potential difference: the difference in electric potential between two points
- Electric potential is a scalar quantity
Full Chapter
- Electricity is the flow of electrons through a conductor
- Electric charge: a fundamental property of matter
- Positive charge: protons
- Negative charge: electrons
- Electric current: the flow of electrons through a conductor
- Measured in amperes (A)
- Electric power: the rate at which electric energy is transferred
- Measured in watts (W)
- Calculated using the formula: P = I × V
- Electric energy: the total work done by an electric current
- Measured in joules (J)
- Calculated using the formula: E = P × t
Circuits
- Electric current flows through a path called a circuit
- Two main types of circuits: series and parallel
Circuit Components
- Conductors: allow electric current to flow, e.g. wires
- Insulators: prevent electric current from flowing, e.g. rubber
- Switches: control the flow of electric current
- Resistors: reduce voltage in a circuit
- Capacitors: store electric energy
Ohm's Law
- States the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance: V = I × R
- Voltage (V) is measured in volts, current (I) in amperes, and resistance (R) in ohms
- Linear relationship between V, I, and R
Resistance
- Opposition to the flow of electric current
- Measured in ohms (Ω)
- Factors affecting resistance: material, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature
- Types of resistors: fixed and variable
Electric Potential
- Potential energy per unit charge at a point in a circuit
- Measured in volts (V), also known as voltage or EMF
- Electric potential difference: difference in electric potential between two points
- Scalar quantity
Electric Charge and Current
- Electric charge: a fundamental property of matter, with positive (protons) and negative (electrons) charges
- Electric current: flow of electrons through a conductor, measured in amperes (A)
Electric Power and Energy
- Electric power: rate at which electric energy is transferred, measured in watts (W)
- Calculated using the formula: P = I × V
- Electric energy: total work done by an electric current, measured in joules (J)
- Calculated using the formula: E = P × t
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Learn about the fundamentals of electrical circuits, including types of circuits, circuit components, and their functions. Test your knowledge of series and parallel circuits, conductors, insulators, switches, resistors, and capacitors.
