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Which of the following is an example of an electrical conductor?
Which of the following is an example of an electrical conductor?
Current flows from negative (-) to positive (+) terminals.
Current flows from negative (-) to positive (+) terminals.
False
What device is used to measure current flow?
What device is used to measure current flow?
ammeter
Resistance is measured in __________.
Resistance is measured in __________.
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Match the following circuit types with their characteristics:
Match the following circuit types with their characteristics:
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What happens to a bulb's brightness as resistance is increased in a circuit?
What happens to a bulb's brightness as resistance is increased in a circuit?
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A short circuit allows for controlled current flow.
A short circuit allows for controlled current flow.
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Name a safety device that interrupts current flow if it exceeds a certain limit.
Name a safety device that interrupts current flow if it exceeds a certain limit.
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The __________ effect occurs when current flows through a conductor, converting electrical energy into thermal energy.
The __________ effect occurs when current flows through a conductor, converting electrical energy into thermal energy.
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What is the primary purpose of earth wiring in electrical appliances?
What is the primary purpose of earth wiring in electrical appliances?
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Study Notes
Electrical Conductors
- Electrical conductors include aluminium foil, copper wire, metals, sodium chloride solution (table salt), vinegar, and lemon juice.
- Pencil lead is an exception.
Conditions for Electrical Appliances to Work
- A source of electrical energy is required.
- A closed circuit is necessary.
Current Flow
- Current flows from positive (+) to negative (-) terminals.
- Current is the flow of electric charges.
- Current is measured in Amperes (A).
Resistance and Rheostats
- Resistance opposes current flow.
- Resistance in a circuit affects brightness of a lightbulb.
- A rheostat is a variable resistor, used to adjust current in a circuit.
- Increasing resistance in a circuit decreases current and light intensity.
- Decreasing resistance in a circuit increases current and light intensity.
Voltmeter
- A voltmeter measures voltage.
- Voltage is measured in volts (V).
Series Circuits
- Current is the same at all points in a series circuit.
- The sum of the voltage across each component is equal to the source voltage.
- If one component fails, the entire circuit stops working.
Parallel Circuits
- The current in the main loop is the sum of the currents in the branches.
- The voltage across each branch is the same.
- If one component fails, the rest of the circuit continues to function.
Electrical Appliances
- Appliances use electrical energy to produce different types of energy (heating or magnetic).
Electrical Safety
- Overloading occurs when too many high-current appliances are connected, potentially overheating and causing a fire.
- Short circuits provide a low-resistance path that leads to a surge of current.
- Fuses and circuit breakers protect circuits by cutting off current when it exceeds a safe limit.
- Wires are colour coded for safety.
- Earth wires (ground) provide a low resistance path for current in case of a fault.
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Test your knowledge on electrical conductors, current flow, and the conditions necessary for electrical appliances to function. This quiz will cover concepts such as resistance, rheostats, and the use of voltmeters in circuits. Understand how these elements interact in both series and parallel circuit configurations.
