Electrical Circuits Overview

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Questions and Answers

What describes the relationship between voltage and current according to Ohm's Law?

  • They are inversely proportional.
  • Voltage is independent of current.
  • They are directly proportional. (correct)
  • They are unrelated.

In a parallel connection of circuits, which of the following is true?

  • All parts are in a single direction. (correct)
  • Voltage across each component is the same. (correct)
  • Each part has its own circuit path.
  • All components share the same current.

How is resistance calculated for a specific circuit?

  • By finding the ratio of current to voltage.
  • By adding the values of voltage and current.
  • Using the formula $R = R_{on} + a$.
  • Using the formula $R = R_{on} imes a$. (correct)

What is the role of resistance in an electric circuit?

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When graphing voltage (U) and current (I), which variable should be plotted on the x-axis?

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Flashcards

Electric Current

The rate at which electrical charge flows.

Voltage

The electrical potential difference between two points, representing the energy per unit charge.

Parallel Circuit

A circuit where components are connected across each other, with multiple paths for current to flow.

Ohm's Law

States that voltage and current are directly proportional; resistance is the constant of proportionality.

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Resistance Formula

R = Ron * a; where R is total resistance, Ron is initial resistance, and a is a calculation factor.

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Study Notes

Electrical Circuits

  • Charge indicates electron deficiency (positive) or excess (negative)
  • Current (amps) represents number of electrons per unit time
  • Voltage (volts) pushes current, hindering electron flow
  • Resistance (ohms) opposes current flow

Parallel vs Series Circuits

  • Parallel: Each component has its own current path. All components share the same voltage.
  • Series: Components share one current path. Voltage is split proportional to resistance.

Calculations

  • Parallel circuit calculation: 1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...

  • Series circuit calculation: RT = R1 + R2 + ...

  • Ohm's Law: Voltage is directly proportional to current. V = I × R.

  • Resistor values can be mathematically derived from
    an equation using Ohm's Law.

Graphing

  • Voltage vs. Current graphs for a resistor show a straight line, indicating direct proportion.
  • A graph for a light bulb (non-linear) shows a non-proportional relationship between voltage and current.

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