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What does a negative absorbed power indicate about an electrical element?

  • It has zero power.
  • It is consuming energy.
  • It is malfunctioning.
  • It is a source of energy. (correct)

    • The law of conservation of energy states that energy can be created or destroyed.

    False

    What is the unit of measure for energy?

    joules

    The power absorbed or supplied in a circuit must satisfy the condition $ ext{ } ext{sum of all powers} = $______

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their computed power:

    <p>$P_a$ = -1200 W $P_b$ = -1080 W $P_c$ = 100 W $P_d$ = -10 W $P_e$ = 90 W $P_f$ = 500 W $P_g$ = 480 W $P_h$ = 1100 W</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of current?

    <p>The measure of the rate at which charge is moving past a given reference point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direction of current flow is unimportant in electrical circuits.

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

    What is the relationship between current (i) and charge (q) over time (t)?

    <p>i = dq/dt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A direct current (dc) is a current that remains ______ over time.

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

    Match the type of current with its description:

    <p>DC = Remains constant with time AC = Reverses direction with time Current = Rate of flow of charge Charge = Amount of electricity stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure current?

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

    In a circuit, positive and negative ions flow in the same direction.

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

    If a current of 5 A flows for 10 seconds, how much charge has accumulated at the terminal?

    <p>50 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of energy or work?

    <p>joule (J)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electric potential is measured in volts.

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

    What percentage of the final grade does the final exam account for?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol for electric resistance?

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

    Electric capacitance is measured in __________.

    <p>farad (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an electric circuit, electrical effects occur instantaneously throughout a system.

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

    What are the three assumptions made in circuit theory?

    <p>Effects happen instantaneously, net charge is zero, no magnetic coupling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following prefixes with their corresponding power of ten:

    <p>kilo = $10^{3}$ milli = $10^{-3}$ micro = $10^{-6}$ giga = $10^{9}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic unit for measuring electric current in the International System of Units is the ______.

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

    What relationship describes the voltage in a circuit?

    <p>v = dw/dq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A voltage cannot exist between terminals if no current is flowing.

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

    Match the following basic units with their corresponding symbols:

    <p>Length = m Mass = Kg Time = s Electric current = A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary unit of power?

    <p>watt (W)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a lumped-parameter system?

    <p>A system where effects happen instantaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a balanced circuit, the net charge on every component is always positive.

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

    Name one recommended reference book for this course.

    <p>Electric Circuits, 8th edition by J.W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for charge accumulation due to current flow?

    <p>$q(t) = extcolor{red}{igg floor}_{0}^{t} i(x)dx$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A current of 5 A accumulates 50 C of charge in 10 seconds.

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

    What is the definition of power in electrical circuits?

    <p>Power is the time rate of expending or absorbing energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Power is calculated using the formula __________.

    <p>p = vi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to power when the charge moves through a rise in voltage?

    <p>Power is delivered to the circuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Current = Flow of electric charge Voltage = Electric potential difference Power = Rate of energy transfer Charge = Electric property of particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The total accumulated charge at time t is given by the integral $ extcolor{blue}{igg floor}_{0}^{t} i(x)dx$. When $i=5 A$, the charge becomes __________.

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

    If power is negative (p < 0), it indicates that energy is being supplied to the circuit.

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

    Study Notes

    Basic Electricity & Electronics - Circuit Variables

    • A circuit is a mathematical model approximating an actual electrical system.
    • Circuit theory is used, instead of electromagnetic field theory.
    • Three assumptions guide the model:
      • Electrical effects happen instantly throughout the system (lumped-parameter).
      • The net charge on every component is zero.
      • There's no magnetic coupling between components.

    Course Specifications

    • Assessment Methods:

      • Final Exam: 40%
      • Mid-term Exam: 20%
      • Tutorial Quiz: 10%
      • Lecture Quiz: 10%
      • Semester Work: (percentage not specified)

    • Essential Books:

      • Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles by Christopher R. Robertson (3rd edition, 2008)
      • Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis by J. Irwin and R. Nelms (10th edition, 2011)

    • Recommended Books:

      • Electric Circuits by J. W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel (8th edition, 2008)

    Problem Solving

    • Identify given and required information.
    • Sketch a circuit diagram or visual model.
    • Consider various solution approaches.
    • Select a method.
    • Calculate a solution.
    • Use creativity.
    • Test the solution.

    Balancing Power

    • Electrical source (a and b)
    • Wires (c, d, and e) carry current from the source.
    • Devices (f, g, and h) utilize electrical power (lamps, TVs, etc.)

    The International System of Units (SI)

    • Length: meter (m)
    • Mass: kilogram (kg)
    • Time: second (s)
    • Electric current: ampere (A)
    • Thermodynamic temperature: kelvin (K)
    • Amount of substance: mole (mol)
    • Luminous intensity: candela (cd)

    Derived Units in SI

    • Frequency: hertz (Hz), 1/s
    • Force: newton (N), kg ⋅ m/s²
    • Energy/work: joule (J), N ⋅ m
    • Power: watt (W), J/s
    • Electric charge: coulomb (C), A ⋅ s
    • Electric potential: volt (V), J/C
    • Electric resistance: ohm (Ω), V/A
    • Electric conductance: siemens (S), A/V
    • Electric capacitance: farad (F), C/V
    • Magnetic flux: weber (Wb), V ⋅ s
    • Inductance: henry (H), Wb/A

    Standardized Prefixes

    • Units of 10 (powers): atto (a), femto (f), pico (p), nano (n), micro (µ), milli (m), centi (c), deci (d), deka (da), hecto (h), kilo (k), mega (M), giga (G), tera (T)

    Example #1

    • Signal travels in cable at 80% speed of light.
    • Calculate cable length (inches) representing 1 nanosecond (ns).

    Voltage and Current

    • Charge is bipolar (positive/negative).
    • Electric charge exists in discrete quantities (integral multiples of the electronic charge: 1.6022 × 10⁻¹⁹ C).
    • Electrical effects are due to charge separation (voltage) and charge motion (current).

    Voltage

    • Separating positive and negative charges requires energy (w).
    • Voltage (v) is the energy per unit charge.
    •  1 volt is equal to 1 joule/coulomb (J/C).
    • Mathematically, voltage is defined as v = dw/dq

    Signs of the Terminals

    • A plus sign in terminal 1 indicates terminal 1 is positive with respect to terminal 2.
    • Terminals have a voltage even with no current flow.

    Example #2

    • (a, b) Terminal 2 is positive with respect to terminal 1.
    • (c, d) Terminal 1 is positive with respect to terminal 2.
    • Voltage can exist independent of current flow.

    Notes

    • Plus-minus signs in voltage expressions are conventions, not actual polarities.
    • Voltage definitions must include positive and negative signs.

    Current

    • Current (i) is the rate at which charge (q) moves past a given point.
    • Measured in amperes (A). Charge in coulombs (C). Time in seconds (s). 1 A = 1 C/s.
    • Current has a numerical value and a direction.
    • Mathematically, i = dq/dt.

    The Direction of Current Flow

    • Current direction depends if positive or negative ions are moving

    Direction is Important!

    • The direction of the arrow is a fundamental part of the current definition.

    DC and AC

    • Direct Current (DC): constant current.
    • Alternating Current (AC): current direction changes with time (sinusoidal variation).

    Example #3

    • A 5 A current begins at t=0.
    • Derive the charge expression for t>0.
    • Calculate accumulated charge at t=10 seconds.

    Positive Value

    • Voltage drop from terminal 1 to terminal 2.
    • Voltage rise from terminal 2 to terminal 1
    • Positive charge flowing from terminal 1 to terminal 2

    Negative Value

    • Voltage rise from terminal 1 to terminal 2.
    • Voltage drop from terminal 2 to terminal 1.
    • Positive charge flowing from terminal 2 to terminal 1.

    Power and Energy

    • Power (p) is the time rate of expending or absorbing energy (w).
    • Mathematically, p = dw/dt = dq/dt · v = i · v.
    • Units: Power in watts (W), energy in joules (J). Time in seconds (s), charge in coulombs (C), voltage in volts (V), current in amperes (A).

    Positive Sign Convention

    • The algebraic sign in power calculations depends on the direction of current and voltage.
    • Positive charges moving through a voltage drop lose energy, and moving through a voltage rise gain energy.

    Example #4

    • Positive power indicates power delivery to circuit.
    • Negative power indicates power extraction.
    • Calculate power absorbed by each circuit element.

    Solution for Example #4

    • Calculating power absorbed by each circuit element.
    • Consider the directions of current and voltage when evaluating power.

    Balancing Power

    • The law of conservation of energy dictates that the sum of powers in a circuit equals zero.
    • Energy is the capacity for work and is measured in joules (J).

    Example #5

    • Calculate the power absorbed by each element in the given circuit.
    • Determining voltage and current for each component.

    Example #5 answer

    • Applying the power formula (P = VI) for each circuit element, with correct current and voltage signs and direction.
    • Calculate the power absorbed by each element.

    Summary

    • Review of voltage, current, ideal circuit elements, passive sign convention, and power.

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